Ichido Nanbu Iron Figurine with Twins

【Voltage Compatibility】 When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction. 【Plug Type】 Our products use Japanese plug types (A or B type). Please use a conversion adapter if necessary. 【Important Note on Transformers and Adapters】 A transformer adjusts voltage to match your device’s requirements. A conversion adapter only changes the plug shape and does not adjust voltage. Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may result in damage to the product. 【Liability】 We are not responsible for malfunctions or damages caused by improper use, such as operating the product without a transformer. Material: Cast iron Origin: Japan (Iwate Prefecture) [Iron Figurine] Size/Weight: W5.7 × D3.3 × H6.5 (cm) / 300 (g) [Abdominal Muscles] Size/Weight: W3.8 x D5 x H3 (cm) / 115 (g) [Back Support] Size/Weight: W3.8 x D5 x H3 (cm) / 105 (g) This product is modeled after the Shakoki Dogu (goggle-eyed clay figurine) *¹, which is commonly unearthed in Aomori and Iwate prefectures. It can be used to supplement iron content by adding it to kettles and pots, as well as for removing sand from shellfish, and for coloring black beans and pickled eggplants, serving as a substitute for old nails. It can also be enjoyed as a paperweight or chopstick rest *². *¹ Believed to have been made during the Jomon period to pray for fertility and abundance, its name comes from the fact that the eye area resembles the goggles worn by Eskimos to protect from the sun. *² Boiling the iron figurine with tea creates a tannin-iron coating, which helps prevent rust. This is a recommended rust prevention method when using it as a paperweight or chopstick rest.