Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale Stuffed Fish hunchbacked look of the night

hunchbacked look of the night heron

They also work as appetizer receptacles for chips or vegetable sticks with the smaller bowls of dip placed in the center

Crazing is one of the most popular techniques used in Japanese pottery

The rustic and charming ruddy kingfisher (akashowbin) is printed on cotton using a woodblock and stuffed with rice husks

Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale Stuffed Fish hunchbacked look of the nightThis cast iron whale is both a functional paperweight and a decorative object. The simple shape expertly captures the motion of an animated whale. It is an excellent addition to your desk or bookshelf, and as it comes in a box, also perfect for a gift. Specifications Cast iron 4"(L) x 1"(W) x 1"(H) The whitish spots on the surface are called "white rust", a common finishing technique to give the surface character Made in Japan Who Makes It Sumitani