Sand Cast Brass 'I-Hada' Wall Clock

A defiantly analogue wall clock, designed by Masanori Oji and hand cast in Japan at the Futagami brass foundry founded in 1897 in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Specializing in traditional crafts like Buddist alter fittings, Futagami has been refining its green sand casting techniques for brass items since its establishment. This method employs an efficient molding process using sand as the primary material for the mold. The clock's face consists of 12 triangles in a dodecagon, which reflect the changing ambient light with changing tones of light. Varying through the seasons, the face is reminiscent of a sun dial, reacting to the natural movement of the sun through the day. The hands of the clock are laser-cut from stainless steel plates at a local workshop and painted in-house. A brass pin for plasterboard is included. Dimensions: diameter 18cm x  depth 3.7cm, material  brass, stainless steel.