Ihada Wall Clock – Luna

Description

I am a Luna Ihada Wall Clock. Just like Earth’s moon, I go through phases and my cycles are always on time.

Curator’s Notes

The Ihada wall clocks by Futagami showoff the foundry’s signature ihada casting well because of the large surface area of the clock faces. With subtle irregularities from the sand casting process, each clock comes out uniquely from its mold with luminosity and texture suited to their celestial inspirations.

The Luna clock’s surface will oxidize with time to express the way in which brass ages and patinates. While the raised ridges and flat expanses softly reflect and absorb light in a beautiful manner throughout the seasons.

Luna Ihada Wall Clock was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Futagami

Designer: Masanori Oji

Specifications

Dimensions:

8.3″ (w) x 8.3″ (l) x 1.3″ (h) or 21cm (w) x 21cm (l) x 3.4cm (h)

Weight:

2.5 lb or 1.1 kg

Materials: Brass, Stainless Steel

Details

• Made in Japan
• Includes brass pin and nails for hanging
• Battery operated (one AA battery required to power)
• Includes one AA battery
• Twelve raised ridges on surface denote hours
• Hands are black painted laser cut stainless steel
• Casting is done in Takaoka City
• Brass products gradually change their color over the course of many years due to oxidization
• The piece will patina with time and exposure to oxygen
• Textured sand casted brass surface