I am a Sujime Cast Iron Ash Case. I'm a hiding place, a little cache. Your secret's safe with me.
Curator's Notes
Although this series of solid iron boxes are meant to be used as ashtrays, they can really be beautiful multi-purpose boxes for all sorts of things, for example, jewelry or precious items, or simply as decorative objects. Each one is handmade and has a very distinctive texture and unique patterns etched onto the surface of the lid. We love the rust colored tones of these Simplicity wares as they the pieces appear to be very old like antique treasures.
Cast Iron Case was curated by Stevenson Aung
Designer/Maker
Maker: Suzuki Morihisa Studio Ltd.
Designer: Simplicity
Specifications
Dimensions:
3.9” (w) x 3.9” (l) x 1.8” (h) or 100mm (w) x 100mm (l) x 45mm (h)
Weight:
1.1 lbs or 0.5 kg
Materials:
Nanbu Cast Iron
Details
Made in Japan
The base portion has three notches along the rim, typically used for resting cigarettes
Can be used as multi-purpose containers
Removable lid
'Sujime' features an etched thin concentric circles pattern
Produced in the Suzuki Morihisa foundry, renown for their skilled Nanbu Tekki cast iron manufacturing techniques
Subtle textured surface
Unique iron texture achieved through a thoughtful finishing technique
Surface enhanced with layers of lacquer and iron varnish for depth and richness
Naturally rust-resistant coating made from copper steeped in acetic acid blended with boiled tea, a traditional method that adds character and longevity
