Paperweights
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PaperweightsJapanese decorative calligraphy paperweights (bunchin - pronounced "boon-chin"). Made of solid iron, these beautifully crafted and often whimsical decorations are actually calligraphic paperweights for holding the parchment steady while the calligrapher wields the brush. These delightful conversation pieces grace home or office with a solid and quality presence. Both compact and weighty, a Japanese bunchin paperweight is the ideal objet dﾕart for adorning that empty space and filling it with individuality and character.Ranging from 6cm to 16.5cm in size, at least one of the five varieties offered here is sure you capture your fancy. Choose from a whale, a dolphin, an eggplant (aubergine), a cucumber, or a traditional festive Japanese long-nosed oni devil mask. Or buy the whole set, with a discount. |
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Whale
One of the greatest mammals on earth, the sperm whale. Its gargantuan proportions are beautifully captured in solid, cast iron miniature. With its huge, blunt contours accurately rendered in a slight green/black finish, this paperweight conjures up the whale's unhurried majesty.
Price: US$19.99
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Dolphin
Humankind's best friend from the sea. This paperweight delivers the streamlined balance and beauty of the gentle and intelligent dolphin. Designed with such poise, you'd swear it was floating.
Price: US$19.99
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Cucumber
Ideal as a kitchen or patio decoration, this solid green rendition of a cucumber exudes the same fresh crispness as the real thing. Meticulously crafted with the cucumber's characteristic 'warts and all'. Guaranteed to elicit interested comments.
Price: US$19.99
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Eggplant (aubergine)
A small, very simply styled piece that is nevertheless instantly recognizable. With the least 'entertainment' value of the bunchin paperweight lineup, the eggplant exudes almost an air of mystery. The perfect piece with which to unobtrusively grace that special space or complement that difficult-to-please objet.
Price: US$16.99
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Tengu
The tengu is the archetype of the devil, and is most commonly seen as a mask at Japanese festivals where the chant 'Devils out, good luck in' can be heard. With its red face, comical bug eyes and Pinocchio nose, the oni is more loved than it is feared, and actually assumes a position of warding off evil as much as representing it. Recommended for a vivid dash of the uncompromisingly exotic in the sturdiest and best of taste.
Price: US$19.99
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