Vintage Iron Branding Stamp

This is a vintage cast iron branding stamp called yaki-in. This piece is meant to be placed over fire or coals and is used to mark wood, leather, fabrics, and most famously, Japanese sweets such as manju. It has the image of a large kanji character in hanko signature stamp style (kotobuki 壽). It means “Long life” and is often present on congratulatory/milestone gifts.

• Brown
• Iron
• C1950
• Item weight: 60 grams
• Packed weight: 350 grams
• Approx. [Image] 2.5 cm long x 1.5 cm wide; [Whole] 33.5 cm long x 1.5 cm wide x 3 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Rust. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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