I-Hada Sand Cast Brass Paper Weight, Square

A hand sand-cast brass paper weight from a foundry established in 1897 in the Japanese city of Takaoka in the Toyama Prefecture. With minimal chasing, the castings are left largely ‘I-hada: with a raw cast surface maintaining any texture or discolouration drawn from the sand into which they were poured — a manifestation of their solidity, manufacture, and also their uniqueness. Designed by Oji Masanori to produce modern ‘livingware’ using centuries old tradition and craftsmanship. The Square weight measures approximately 49mm x 35mm x 33mm.