Authentic Iwate Prefecture Iron Nambu Ironware Iron Supplement Cookware Item Paperweight Figurine "The Egg" (Lucky Shisa)

Made in Japan, Nanbu ironware (Made in Iwate Prefecture) / Size: Approx. 45mm high x 40mm wide x 35mm thick / Weight: Approx. 280g "The Iron Egg Good Luck Shisa" is a great way to replenish your iron with Nambu ironware! Simply add it to a pot or kettle to easily replenish your iron. It can also be used to color eggplants and black beans, and to remove chlorine odors from your water supply. Iron is an important nutrient for human life. However, the body cannot produce it. Our ancestors used iron kettles and iron pots to obtain iron, which the body cannot produce, from sources other than food. "The Iron Egg" is a healthy cooking tool that makes use of the wisdom of our ancestors. Shisa are guardian deities and talismans seen in Okinawa since ancient times. The cute, round iron shisa can also be enjoyed as an auspicious interior decoration. ●Please wash thoroughly before use. ●There will be a rusty smell at first, but this will gradually disappear. ●After use, be sure to wipe with a dry cloth to remove all moisture and allow to dry. ●Do not leave it in the container for long periods of time. Please wash it each time before use. ●It will be hot immediately after use, so please handle with care. "The Iron Egg" is a convenient kitchen gadget made with Nanbu iron to replenish your iron needs! Simply add it to a pot or kettle to easily replenish your iron! It can also be used to color eggplants and black beans, and to remove chlorine odors from tap water. Iron is an essential nutrient for human life. The body cannot produce it, so "The Iron Egg" is a convenient kitchen gadget to combat iron deficiency. Simply add it to hot water or cooking water to easily replenish your iron. Use it instead of a supplement or drink. This heavy, solid iron egg is a convenient kitchen gadget that can be placed at the bottom of a container. Use it in your daily cooking. Its cute, round silhouette also makes it perfect as a paperweight, ornament, or interior decoration. Its cute, tropical-inspired packaging makes it a delightful gift.