Whale Paperweight Craftsmanship of Nanbu [Traditional Ironware]

Nambu ironware paperweights, a traditional craft It is heavy enough to act as a paperweight and holds the paper firmly. It also makes a cute decoration when placed on a desk. Height = 41mm Width = 97mm Weight = 230g Nanbu cast iron crafts are said to have been created during the heyday of the Fujiwara clan, who built a splendid culture in Hiraizumi, Oshu, and as a traditional craft with a long history of over 800 years, its fame has spread widely overseas, thanks to its unique iron sand processing techniques and elegant designs.