Cast-iron Paperweight – short sword "tantō" (短刀) prom It has a small sticker

It has a small sticker indicating it is hand made

a red cow with a bobbing head

in sandy beige shade with slightly textured horizontal stripes

width 17cm

The sides are in a light golden shade

Cast-iron Paperweight – short sword "tantō" (短刀) prom It has a small stickerA quirky Japanese paperweight made of cast iron, making it heavy despite its size. Its prolonged shape makes it great for holding down calligraphy paper. It can also serve as a unique interior decoration. The surface is treated with paint to produce a brown shade. The shape is inspired by a traditional type of short sword called tant. Size L18 W3 H1cm Weight 195g Cast iron