Vintage Nambu Tekki Bottle Opener japanese zodiac stamps The kanji on the back

The kanji on the back reads as ‘kotobuki’ and symbolises longevity

The Emperor himself acquired a Higuma bear made by a highly talented carver named Umetaro Matsui in 1938

In 1992 his uncle passed away

3cm (4”)

This listing is for a kintsugi aka raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter

Vintage Nambu Tekki Bottle Opener japanese zodiac stamps The kanji on the back*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage Nambu tekki bottle opener made around 20 25 years ago by Iwachu Cast Ironworks in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It is made of cast iron and is a commemorative item from the Iwachu Ironware museum. The front is decorated with Mt. Iwate and the Upper Bridge in Morioka city, and the back features Iwachus tetsubin