Cast Iron Box – ‘Koshi’

Description

I am ‘Koshi’ a Cast Iron Box. You need to hide something? I know the perfect place.

Curator’s Notes

Honestly I don’t even know what I’d use these boxes for but they’re just so beautiful. First of all there’s all this subtle texture on it that you don’t notice unless you’re really up close. We try to capture it as best as possible with our photography but it doesn’t do it justice.

Cast Iron Box was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Suzuki Morihisa Studio Ltd.

Designer: Simplicity

Specifications

Dimensions: 4.3″ (w) x 2.5” (l) x 1.2″ (h) or 110mm (w) x 63mm (l) x 30mm (h)

Weight: 1.1 lb or 0.5 g

Materials: Nanbu Cast Iron

Details

• Made in Japan
• Removable lid
• Produced in the Suzuki Morihisa foundry, renown for their skilled Nanbu Tekki cast iron manufacturing techniques
• Subtle textured surface
• Etched thin line pattern on lid and lower portion
• Solid cast iron offers substantial weight

• Unique iron texture achieved through a thoughtful finishing technique
  

• Surface enhanced with layers of lacquer and iron varnish for depth and richness
  
• Naturally rust-resistant coating made from copper steeped in acetic acid blended with boiled tea, a traditional method that adds character and longevity