Hand Cast Bronze Butter Knife Japanese slippers Use as a table runner

Use as a table runner or mat

reflecting a commitment to preserving local soil and culture

interior remains clean and complete

Will fade gently with time

Hand Cast Bronze Butter Knife Japanese slippers Use as a table runnerHand cast from bronzean alloy of pure copper and pure tin known in Japan as "sahari"this butter knife created by artist Sakiko Sugimura combines everyday function with sculptural beauty. The gently curved blade and slender handle develop a warm, natural patina over time, making each piece uniquely expressive. Each knife begins as a hand carved wax model, which is encased in plaster to create a mold. During firing, the wax melts away, leaving a cavity