Very cute objets made of bronze. Takaoka City has a 400-year history of cast iron technology and is the largest production area of copperware in Japan.
The small yet heavy bronze objets are produced by Otera Kohachiro Shoten, a long-established shop founded in 1867. Although the items are small in size, due to bronze's heaviness, the objets can be used as simple paperweights.
However, they are really a bronze objets to be placed on top of desks and to be looked with satisfaction.
Bronze objets designed by Yusuke Hayashi. As to make use of the products' lines and styles, the objets are made through precise, lost-waxing casting. Please, by all means, feel Takaoka City's 400 year culture with your palm.
I am extremely satisfied with my products from your shop. All orders arrived in a timely fashion and were packaged to ensure safe delivery. I will definitely order again from you. Love my mini bronze figurines.
J.C. from USA
The best customer service I have ever experienced in my life.
I was kept informed of the status of my order from start to finish.
I'm extremely happy with my order also. It met all my expectations and it was safely packaged for transit, which is rare these days!
Don't ever stop providing this level of customer service. I for one will definitely return to buy more products from Shokunin because I feel very confident in your products and your ordering service.
I would like to see Shokunin expand its animal range, as well as its fantasy animal range. Your products will be classed as generational family heirlooms.
Thank you again for maintaining the highest standards for your products and customer service.
A.C.L. from Germany
The items arrived safely and all were nicely packed and well protected.
I am very happy with the purchase, especially the brass rooster and dog figurines.
They were a gift for my friends who got married and they loved it. Thank you very much again for accommodating my request for faster shipment, it is much appreciated. I look forward to ordering at your shop soon again in the future.
L.L. from Iceland
The products have arrived on perfect condition and are just as beautiful as shown on the website.
The packaging for the Mini Eto Series "Inu" is also very cute.
R.L. from Canada
This item is usually shipped in 3 business days. We will inform you of the estimated shipping date if shipping is delayed due to a shortage.
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Nezumi"
A chubby and happy-looking mouse. It makes you feel like holding its cute tail.
Size: About 43x24x17mm
Weight: About 30g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
The larger one. You will be surprised by its comparative heaviness. It is approximately double in weight. Very adult.
Size: About 30x40x12mm
Weight: About 62g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 6,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Ushi S"
The smaller one. Very cute with tiny legs.
Size: About 25x30x10mm
Weight: About 32g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Tora"
About double in size compared to the other series. It feels good touching the pattern on the tiger.
Size: About 65x12x23mm
Weight: About 68g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Usagi Slim"
The slender one on the left. A tall rabbit with straight ears. It looks smart. If it's a lady, she must be pretty.
Size: About 41x15x16mm
Weight: About 20g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Usagi Fat"
The fatter one on the right. The lower half of the body seems to be storing up happiness. By making it your partner, you will surely feel satisfied, both materially and spiritually.
Size: About 35x17x18mm
Weight: About 22g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Tatsu"
A dragon with straight horns and a curved tail, putting out its front legs and looking forward with style.
Size: About W17xD51xH55mm
Weight: About 87g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
A snake has come, rolled up and warm-looking. The face coming out of the roll is somewhat cute. As it's a very small item, please make sure of its size before purchase.
Size: About W15xD16xH17mm
Weight: About 15g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 4,500 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Hebi S"
It's very small. Please check the size.
Size: About W11xD12xH13mm
Weight: About 8g
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 3,500 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Uma L"
A mother or a father horse. Looks very gentle, spreading a peaceful atmosphere. It seems like it's about to walk, slowly and slowly.
Size: About W43xD13.5xH42mm
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 6,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Uma S"
The child horse. It surely is tranquility living, watched by its father and mother. It provides viewers with a pleasant atmosphere.
Size: About W29xD8.5xH28mm
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Hitsuji"
A sheep, soft and fluffy in contour. Although it is made of metal, viewers can feel warmth by looking at it.
Size: About W15xD27.5xH21.5mm
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,500 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Saru"
The very popular, Otera's Mini Eto Series' ninth item is the parent and child monkeys. The round one is a father or a mother, while the small one is their child. The child monkey is sure with its father or mother every time. As the items are very small, please make sure of their size before purchase.
Size: About W15xD15xH18mm (Parent), W7xD8xH10mm (Child)
Weight: About 16g (Parent), 2g (Child)
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,500 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Tori"
The bird, round in design and sitting at its leisure, is very cute. The item provides a soft atmosphere to the viewers and one can feel satisfaction just by looking at it.
Size: About W22xD12xH16mm
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Inu"
A dog, sitting in a dignified figure. With its sense of peace that softly embraces viewers' hearts, it is an item that we certainly want to put at a viewable place.
Size: About W12xD27xH24mm
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "Inoshishi"
Inoshishi, the twelfth item in the Mini Eto Series. While firmly standing on the ground with four legs, it expresses a cool, instant movement. It looks like it's about to move. A big size wild boar is here.
Size: About W11xD37xH21mm
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 5,500 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Mini Eto Series "All"
Mini Eto Series constitutes 17 pieces representing 12 zodiacs. As there are no discounts, if you would like to include all types in the cart at one time, please order this set.
Material: Bronze
*Due to the nature of the product, small irregularities and uneven colors may occur in the metal fabric. We hope you will enjoy them as the individuality of handmade products.
Price: 84,000 JPY
Otera Kohachiro Shoten
Founded in 1867 in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. They are making products that fit into our modern lifestyle, applying Takaoka City's traditional technique, casting.
