{"product_id":"crow-paperweight-sumitani-saburo-shoten","title":"Crow Paperweight | Sumitani Saburo Shoten","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"118\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Exclusive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eA slender cast iron paperweight with a small crow resting on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eDesigned by Japanese designer Tadahiro Baba, the crow stands quietly on a long iron bar, creating a simple yet expressive silhouette. The form is minimal, but the small bird adds a touch of character and playfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003ePaperweights like this are traditionally used for calligraphy or writing, but today they work equally well on a desk, holding down papers or simply as a small decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eA subtle piece that combines functionality with sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize | \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eW245 × D20 × H50 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight | 305g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cspan value=\"0\"\u003eMaterial | Cast Iron (Nambu Tekki)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign | Tadahiro Baba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan value=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: | Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"design\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zakkasine.com\/collections\/sumitani-saburo\"\u003erelated products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"design\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadahiro Baba is a leading designer of Nambu Tekki (cast iron) products. The craft is more than 900 years old and was first conceived in the Northern Japanese city of Morioka. Baba’s designs are characterized by fluid shaping with a distinctive modern edge and expressive character. He creates tools for daily use, with high regard for the source materials he works with - iron sand, river clay, charcoal and lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTadahiro Baba was born in Nagano city in 1930, Tadahiro Baba graduated from Department of Crafts at Tokyo University of the Arts. He produces mainly metal tools for daily use, and designs products with traditional craftsmanship, while bringing out the best of the materials. Tadahiro Baba's work is famous for its expressive character. Currently based in Nagano and Tokyo, he continues working enthusiastically to create a variety of products from tableware to monuments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cspan value=\"0\"\u003eNambu Tekki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"design\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cspan value=\"0\"\u003eNambu Tekki epitomizes the endurance of traditional Japanese brands. This celebrated local specialty was developed during the Edo period in Nambu Domain (also known as Morioka Domain), which is now Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region. Nambu Tekki traces its origins back to the 17th century, maintaining its traditions while meeting the challenges of modern design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sumitani Saburo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63747641639261,"sku":null,"price":534.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/9292\/4265\/files\/L1012721.jpg?v=1772888306","url":"https:\/\/www.zakkasine.com\/en-no\/products\/crow-paperweight-sumitani-saburo-shoten","provider":"ZAKKAsine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}