Vintage Japanese Stone Paperweight
This is a vintage Japanese stone paperweight. It is made from Nachi Guroishi black stone, a famous stone in Japan from the Mie prefecture. The top part is shaped like a lantern. It can be used as a paperweight for any kind of paper or as a simple decoration.
- Black
- Stone
- C1970
- Characters on label: 日本三名石の一 nihon san meiseki no ichi one of the three Japanese famous stones, 那智黒石 Nachi Guro-ishi, 岡室碁石 Okamura Goishi (company's name)
- Item weight: 334 grams
- Packed weight: 534 grams
- Approx. 12 cm long x 4.5 cm wide x 8.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
