Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale Stuffed Fish Kishu is an old name

Kishu is an old name for Wakayama prefecture where Mount Kōya is situated

They also work as appetizer receptacles for chips or vegetable sticks with the smaller bowls of dip placed in the center

4⅝"(L) x 1½"(W) x 1¼"(H)

its favorite food

hunchbacked look of the night heron

Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale Stuffed Fish Kishu is an old nameThis cast iron whale is both a functional paperweight and a decorative object. The simple shape expertly captures the motion of an animated whale. It is an excellent addition to your desk or bookshelf, and as it comes in a box, also perfect for a gift. Specifications Cast iron 4"(L) x 1"(W) x 1"(H) The whitish spots on the surface are called "white rust", a common finishing technique to give the surface character Made in Japan Who Makes It Sumitani