VTG Suzuki Morihisa Nambu Tekki Cast Iron Wing Feather Box Tray 盛久 Japan For Sale

Description:

Beautiful and unusual Japanese cast iron two-piece wing / feather-form box or tray attributed to the historic Suzuki Morihisa workshop of Morioka, Iwate, a renowned maker of traditional Nambu Tekki ironware.

The sculpted upper piece is formed as a dramatically folded bird wing with deeply cast overlapping feather detail, while the lower section is a smooth recessed teardrop-shaped tray. When nested together, the two pieces create a striking sculptural form that works equally well as a small decorative box, trinket container, desk accessory, or display object.

The underside bears a small square impressed 盛久 (Morihisa) maker’s seal, consistent with marks documented on Suzuki Morihisa small ironware. The exact model and original intended function have not been identified in available catalogs or secondary-market references, suggesting this may be a discontinued or less commonly encountered decorative form.

A fantastic example of Japanese cast-iron craftsmanship with a wonderfully modern, almost sculptural silhouette.

Specifics:

• Suzuki Morihisa / 鈴木盛久 attributed

• Marked 盛久 (Morihisa)

• Japanese Nambu Tekki cast iron

• Morioka / Iwate tradition

• Two-piece construction

• Sculpted bird wing / feather form

• Deep naturalistic feather relief

• Smooth recessed lower tray

• Dark brown-black traditional iron finish

• Vintage Showa / Heisei-era decorative ironware

• Exact model and original function unknown

• Suitable as trinket box, desk tray, decorative container, incense accessory, or display piece

Condition:

Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and minor finish variation consistent with age and handling. The sculpted feather detail remains crisp and well defined. The recessed lower tray retains a smooth dark finish with light signs of use. No major cracks, breaks, or structural damage observed. Please review all photos closely for exact condition and the impressed maker’s seal.

Part feather, part sculpture, part mystery — and somehow impossibly elegant in cast iron.

Keywords:

Suzuki Morihisa, 盛久, Nambu Tekki, Nanbu Tekki, Japanese cast iron, cast iron wing, feather box, bird wing tray, Japanese trinket box, Japanese ironware, Morioka ironware, Iwate cast iron, vintage Japanese decor, Showa Japan, Japanese desk accessory, incense tray, cast iron sculpture, Morihisa ironware