{"title":"Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by the metal artist Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗, 1917–1968) currently available at Antique Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"98","title":"Metal Bottle Opener Grape #98 by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d54b31ace4702458\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e This work was created by the renowned metalwork artist Kitamura Ichiro (1917-1968), father and master of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E6%9D%91%E7%9C%9E%E4%B8%80%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e Like the butterfly bottle opener we looked at earlier, this grape-shaped bottle opener is a masterpiece that combines art and practicality. Each grape cluster has a silver outline and is expressed with a hollowed-out, openwork-like structure. This structure allows light to pass through while maintaining the solid feel of the material, giving it a light impression as an ornamental piece for the dining table. The reverse side serves as a functional bottle opener, completing the whole piece as a practical tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e This piece, which combines Kitamura Ichiro's advanced techniques with the artistic sensibility cultivated through traditional craft exhibitions, is a special masterpiece that adds a touch of Japanese craftsmanship and playfulness to the scene of opening fruit liquors such as sake and wine, or beer as a whisky chaser. The box is inscribed with the character \"Grape\" and the artist's name, certifying that it is an authentic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗, 1917-1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's representative activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of production:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated box included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234420113595,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2960.jpg?v=1765540230"},{"product_id":"99","title":"Metal Bottle Opener Butterfly by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗) #99","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_d54b31ace4702458\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e This graceful butterfly-shaped bottle opener was created by the renowned metalwork artist Kitamura Ichiro (1917-1968), father and master of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E6%9D%91%E7%9C%9E%E4%B8%80%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e As can be seen from the attached biography, Kitamura Ichiro was born in the Taisho era, and after studying metalwork at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of the Arts), he contributed to the development of Japan's traditional crafts world, winning numerous prizes and selections at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and Bunten Exhibition. His advanced techniques and artistry have also been highly praised by the government, including winning the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e This piece is designed in the shape of a simple butterfly, and is characterized by the soft shine of the material and its rounded shape, which delicately change their appearance depending on the angle from which you view it.The back of the bottle is equipped with a functional handle and bottle opener mechanism that support the beautiful curves of the butterfly's wings, and is engraved with the artist's signature, the letter \"K.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e This piece is both practical and charming enough to decorate the dining table, and also serves as an elegant tool for enjoying whisky with a beer chaser.It is a masterpiece that combines the triple value of artistry, practicality, and a place in the history of Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗, 1917-1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist's representative activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips or cracks)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated box included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the products we offer are brand new and unused, they are very old and are listed as second-hand items. Please note that the products may have damage due to aging, so please understand and check before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47234420441275,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_2949.jpg?v=1765540497"},{"product_id":"165","title":"Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗) Metal Craft Bottle Opener Ladybug Auspicious Item #165","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis realistic ladybug perched on a lifelike leaf is a masterful bottle opener created by the renowned metal artist Kitamura Ichiro (1917-1968). Ichiro was the father and mentor of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E6%9D%91%E7%9C%9E%E4%B8%80%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a designated Living National Treasure (Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBorn in the Taisho era, Kitamura Ichiro studied metalwork at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now the Tokyo University of the Arts). Throughout his career, he made significant contributions to the development of Japanese traditional crafts, receiving numerous awards at prestigious exhibitions such as the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and the Bunten Exhibition. His exceptional technique and artistic vision were highly recognized by the Japanese government, notably winning the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe piece features a base designed as a leaf, with every vein rendered in exquisite detail, accented by a ladybug in a striking shade of red. Based on Kitamura's signature style, the leaf is likely crafted from copper or bronze, treated with a traditional patination technique known as nisage. This involves a chemical reaction in a boiling solution of grated radish and specific minerals to achieve a deep, realistic, and understated texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe lustrous red of the ladybug’s wings is achieved through Shippo (cloisonné enamel), where a glass-like glaze is fused onto the metal surface at high temperatures. This creates a plump, vibrant brilliance that breathes life into the cold metal. Furthermore, the golden accents on the head and decorations utilize the natural color of brass or genuine gold plating to represent the radiant energy of life reaching toward the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eIn Japan, the ladybug is known as Tendo-mushi (Heavenly Way Insect), as it always flies upward toward the sun (Tendo). This has made it a beloved symbol of good fortune and a bringer of luck since ancient times. This small object condenses the artist's playful spirit and masterful sense of color through the contrast of heavy metal, vivid red enamel, and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe reverse side features an integrated handle and opener mechanism designed for ergonomic stability, engraved with the artist's signature mark, the letter K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eWhile a functional tool, this piece also serves as a distinguished tabletop sculpture. It is an elegant instrument for enjoying a whisky with a beer chaser, or as a lucky charm to grace special moments. This work by a master who shaped the history of Japanese metalwork transforms a daily habit into a special ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗, 1917-1968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967 Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good (minor age-related wear, but functionally and aesthetically excellent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box included\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper base, Shippo enamel (red), gold plating or brass (gold) (All estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although these items may be in unused condition, they are vintage archival pieces and are listed as pre-owned. Items may show characteristics of aging, so we encourage you to review all details before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47474483757243,"sku":null,"price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_4612.jpg?v=1772463249"},{"product_id":"230","title":"Metalwork Bottle Opener \"Crane\" by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗), Father of Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi #230","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003eThis metal craft artwork, \"Crane (Bottle Opener),\" is by the renowned metal artist Kitamura Ichiro (1917–1968), father of master metalsmith (Tankin-ka) \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E6%9D%91%E7%9C%9E%E4%B8%80%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a Living National Treasure, and known as the mentor who taught him his advanced metalworking techniques. Based at the Kitamura Studio in Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kitamura Ichiro pursued practical and beautiful metalwork that harmonized with the modern living spaces of post-war Japan, while building upon traditional Japanese metal molding techniques. His outstanding aesthetic sense, which sublimated traditional metalworking techniques into beautifully functional products for daily life, was inherited by his son, Kitamura Shinichi, who later became a Living National Treasure, leaving an extremely important mark on the history of modern Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003eThis piece is a very elegant tabletop sculpture capturing a crane, an auspicious symbol, resting its wings and standing quietly. The form, from its flexible neck curving gently towards the sky to its beautifully rounded body, possesses a softness and grace as if alive, despite being made of metal, a heavy and hard material. The surface features a finely hand-worked texture that softly diffuses light, suppressing the coldness characteristic of metal and wonderfully expressing the crane's delicate texture and serene presence. The greatest highlight of the piece is that when placed on a table or small shelf, it enriches the space as a complete modern animal sculpture or paperweight, and only when the bottom is flipped over does the heavy metal bottle opener structure appear. By concealing the function of a tool within the sculpture, it vividly demonstrates Kitamura Ichiro's sophisticated design, which elevates an everyday tool into a work of art, and his high level of casting and processing techniques. Inside the opening mechanism on the bottom, an inscription confirming it as a genuine work from the Kitamura Studio can be clearly seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eThe accompanying dedicated wooden box (Tomobako) has the work's title, \"Crane\" and \"Bottle Opener,\" written in ink on the lid, along with the artist's own signature, \"Made by Kitamura Ichiro,\" in the lower left, clearly certifying it as a genuine work from the Kitamura Studio in the mid-Showa period. Overseas, materials related to modern Japanese metalwork and Kitamura Ichiro are very scarce, and it is rare for a complete piece with such a Tomobako to circulate in the market. This is a rare metal craft that perfectly blends artistic value and functional beauty, bringing prestige to a space as a sophisticated tabletop art piece and serving as a practical tool during special moments of enjoying drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eKitamura Ichiro (北村一朗, 1917–1968)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Representative Activity: \u003c\/strong\u003e[1967] Awarded the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Production: \u003c\/strong\u003e1960s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good (no chips, no cracks, age-related deterioration on the box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"28\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories: \u003c\/strong\u003eDedicated wooden box (Tomobako) and explanatory leaflet (Shiori) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eCopper (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 7.5 cm, Width approx. 10.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"31\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our shop, even if unused, are historical items from a very old production period and are listed as used. Products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking their condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47738928595131,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9334_result.jpg?v=1784508468"},{"product_id":"251","title":"Metalwork Bottle Opener \"Swan\" by Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗), Father of Living National Treasure Kitamura Shinichi #251","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a metalwork piece by the renowned metal artist Kitamura Ichiro (1917-1968), father and mentor to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/search?q=%22%E5%8C%97%E6%9D%91%E7%9C%9E%E4%B8%80%22\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKitamura Shinichi\u003c\/a\u003e, a master metalsmith and holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) status. Operating from the Kitamura Studio in Yanaka, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kitamura Ichiro was a metal artist who, while rooted in traditional Japanese metalworking techniques, pursued modern and practical beauty that blended into living spaces. His exceptional sense of form and reliable metalworking techniques were passed down to his son, Kitamura Shinichi, who later became a Living National Treasure, positioning him as one of the important origins in the history of modern Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis work is a metal sculpture that captures the serene image of an elegant swan resting on water, while also serving as a highly practical tabletop accessory with a bottle opener mechanism on its base. The surface of the piece features a delicate and soft texture that belies the inherent hardness of metal, with the swan's graceful neck curve and the texture of its feathers sculpted in three dimensions. The greatest design feature is that it functions as a complete animal sculpture and interior object when placed on a table or shelf, and only reveals the heavy metal bottle opener part when the bottom is flipped over. This clearly demonstrates Kitamura Ichiro's exceptionally sophisticated design philosophy and metal sculpting technique, which prioritized aesthetic beauty as a decorative item that enhances space without overtly displaying its function as a tool for daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis item comes with its original wooden box, inscribed with the title of the work, \"Swan Bottle Opener,\" and the artist's signature, \"Made by Kitamura Ichiro,\" in ink on the inside of the lid. The original brochure from the Kitamura Studio is also fully included. The brochure clearly states that the artist created these accessories for spaces such as dining tables and small shelves, making it a valuable primary source that corroborates the artist's creative philosophy. It is an extremely rare craft art piece that can be enjoyed in everyday spaces as a paperweight or a modern tabletop sculpture, in addition to its practical use as a bottle opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kitamura Ichiro (北村一朗, 1917-1968)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Achievements:\u003c\/strong\u003e [1967] Awarded the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Prize at the 14th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good (no chips, no cracks, age-related deterioration on box)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated wooden box,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e brochure included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 7.0 cm, Width approx. 10.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e All products offered by our shop, even if unused, are very old items from previous production periods and are listed as used. Products may have damage due to age, so please consider purchasing after understanding and checking their condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47835534557371,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/0510\/8923\/files\/IMG_9311_result.jpg?v=1784508631"}],"url":"https:\/\/antiqueliquor1926.com\/en\/collections\/maker-kitamura-ichiro.oembed","provider":"Antique Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}