Ichikudo Nambu Tetsugu with Twins

Material: cast iron Place of origin: Japan (Iwate Prefecture) [Iron figure] Size/Weight W5.7 x D3.3 x H6.5 (cm) / 300 (ℊ) [Abs] Size/Weight W3.8 x D5 x H3 (cm) / 115 (ℊ) [Spine] Size/Weight W3.8 x D5 x H3 (cm) / 105 (ℊ) The motif is the shading clay figurines*1, which are often excavated from Aomori to Iwate. Utilizing the eluted iron content, you can put it in a kettle or pot to replenish iron content, and use it as a substitute for old nails to remove sand from shellfish, add color to pickled black beans and eggplants, etc. You can also enjoy it as a paper weight or chopstick rest*². *¹ It is said to have been created during the Jomon period to pray for fertility and abundance, and the name derives from the fact that the eyes are shaped like a shade shield worn by Eskimos to protect themselves from the sun. *² Enjoy iron figurines with tea. When boiled, a film of tannin iron is formed, which prevents red rust from forming. This is a recommended rust prevention method when used as a paper weight or chopstick rest.