装饰饰品 - 南部鉄器Nambu Tekki - 日式灯笼（Japanese Lantern） - 日本 - 侘寂（Wabi Sabi）

Vintage Handcrafted 南部鉄器Nambu Tekki Cast Iron 灯篭Lantern Ornament by 岩鋳Iwachu 侘び寂びWabi Sabi Japan

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A substantial vintage Nambu Tekki cast-iron lantern ornament made by Iwachu, a renowned Japanese ironware manufacturer based in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.

The underside bears the cast “岩鋳” Iwachu maker’s mark. Inspired by traditional Japanese lantern forms, the piece features an architectural silhouette, openwork details, a broad circular roof, and a stable decorative base.

The richly textured black cast iron, aged surface, and natural traces of oxidation express the quiet beauty of Japanese Wabi Sabi aesthetics. Weighing approximately 1.5 kg, this compact ornament has a solid and impressive presence.

It is suitable for display in a Japanese-style room, entrance hall, study, shop, gallery, or alongside a collection of traditional Japanese crafts.

This item is offered as a decorative cast-iron lantern ornament.

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Size

Height: 12.5 cm×Width: 17.5 cm×Depth: 17.5 cm

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Weight

1506 g / 1.506 kg

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Condition

Vintage condition with surface wear, scratches, and visible oxidation, particularly on the interior and around the metal fittings. Please examine the photographs carefully for the detailed condition.

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Artist Profile

岩鋳 Iwachu (1902–present)

Iwachu is a renowned Japanese manufacturer of Nambu ironware founded in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, in 1902. The company preserves the traditional craftsmanship of Nambu Tekki while producing cast-iron objects suited to contemporary lifestyles.

Iwachu continues to manufacture its ironware in Japan and is internationally recognised for the quality, durability, and distinctive character of its products.