A beautiful paper weight in the shape of a bull perfect for ring stands and decoration.
Made with Nambu ironware from Iwate Prefecture, Japan. While small, it's humorous facial expression is visible at a glance and gives it presence.

Material - Cast Iron

Dimensions - 95 x 35 x 50 mm

Made in Japan

Baba Tadahiro - “Crafts cannot be discussed without considering the materials. The properties of iron and copper have been used to enrich people's lives through human wisdom and skill. It can be said that there is little need to accept crafts in today's social environment, which has been fostered by the diversification of lifestyles and materialistic civilization. However, "new relationships between things and people" must be created through the harmony of materials and shapes. Industrialized society has tried to take away the wealth of people's spiritual lives. I believe that we must not lose the universal mentality of our people in exchange for civilization.”