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Hitoshi Morimoto Exhibition

Jun 19 – Jun 24, 2026

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Jun 19 – Jun 28, 2026

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Masaru Kawai Exhibition

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Masaki Kusada solo exhibition

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SHIN Bookend

Metalwork

Brand: KORAI (Mfr.: Momentum Factory Orii)

DESIGNER: Shizuka Tatsuno

ORIGIN: Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture
RELEASE: 2019
SIZE: W75 × H150 × D64mm
MATERIAL: Brass

Add some color to your reading time

The sophisticated three-dimensional form of these pieces gives the impression of works of sculpture. Their colors and textures are like no other, the result of a metal coloring technique originally developed by a Takaoka craftsman, and it is quite astonishing that no paint at all is used. Your favorite books will surely rest between them comfortably.