SAIKAI (Others) Home Decor*Kamasada Iron Fish Ornament [Ts322]

Description:
Interior Designer Nobuho Miya Is Known For His Functional Cast Iron Cookware As Well As His Series Of Cast Iron Animal Sculptures, Including The Fish Featured Here. Its Minimal Yet Expressive Design Will Be At Home In Any Modern Interior. Use As A Paper Weight Or Decorative Sculpture. The Nambu Tekki Cast Iron, One Of The Officially Certified Traditional Crafts Of Japan, Is Finished With A Coat Of Urushi (Japanese Lacquer) For A Rich Black That Is Resistant To Rust.

Measurements:
6″ X 6″ X 2.25″

History:
Nobuho Miya Has Dedicated His Life To The Japanese Cast Iron Craft. After Graduating From The Kanazawa College Of Arts And Crafts In 1975, He Began Developing His Own Designs To Critical Acclaim, Winning Jugent Gestaltet Prize, Mayor Prize, And The Iwate Art Prize. His Work Reflects Both His Mastery Of Nambu Tetsu, And Keen Sensibilities In Modern Design. Each Piece Is Produced In The Kamasada Iron Casting Studio, A Studio In Morioka City That Has Been Operated By The Same Family For Three Generations.