'Bird Feet' Buchstützen von Tetsutaro Nakabayashi Porzellanmanufaktur Reichenbach Bis in die Gegenwart ist

Bis in die Gegenwart ist der hohe Anteil von Handarbeit für die Reichenbacher Produktionsweise prägend

figurines and jewelry are still made using the traditional porcelain formula and decorated by hand

Bottle opener 'crow'

The shape of the tea bowls is reminiscent of ancient forms

finely crafted ear studs are made of sterling silver

'Bird Feet' Buchstützen von Tetsutaro Nakabayashi Porzellanmanufaktur Reichenbach Bis in die Gegenwart istThe cast iron bird feet by Tetsutaro Nakabayashi are made of heavy, smooth cast iron and can hold books, weigh down letters or hold doors open. The cheerful design is handmade in the workshop 'Saburo Sumitani' in Takaoka, Japan, which specializes in the traditional Japanese craft of Nanbu Tekki, a special from of cast iron. Takaoka is located in the Toyama region of Japan, which is famous for cast iron, and whose manufacturing tradition dates back 400