Vtg Japanese Paperweight
This item is a vintage Japanese paperweight. This particular item has the following characters engraved on the bottom : 岐阜刑務所落成記念 Gifu keimusho rakusei kinen, meaning "Celebration of the completion of the construction of the Gifu penitentiary". This paperweight was given as a commemorative item to workers who helped building the prison. This paperweight made of iron is heavy and has a large size, making it perfect to hold down larger pieces of paper. Its wavy design makes it a nice decorative item.
- Iron
- C1930
- Item weight: 602 grams
- Packed weight: 902 grams
- Approx. 33.5 cm long x 3.3 cm wide x 2.8 cm tall
- Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu, Japan
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