Ihada Wall Clock – Pole Star

Description

I am a Pole Star Ihada Wall Clock. At any given time, I’ll be the brightest star at either celestial pole.

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.

With it’s starburst shape and unique material, this particular clock brings classic mid-century time pieces to a modern place. It has twelve rays, representing the hours, that cast ever-changing shadows throughout the day.

Pole Star Ihada Wall Clock was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Futagami

Designer: Masanori Oji

Specifications

Dimensions:

10.5″ (w) x 10.5″ (l) x 0.75″ (h) or 27cm (w) x 27cm (l) x 2cm (h)

Weight:

1.8 lb or 0.8 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 and six o’clock markers are slightly longer
• 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