Cast Iron Ornament - Rooster

I am a Rooster Cast Iron Ornament. My head’s always pointed towards the skies to make certain daybreak brings sunrise.   Curator's Notes    This piece is intriguing because it’s in that gray zone between art and design. Many see that intersection between the two as different disciplines but when I look at Miya’s cast iron ornaments, I can’t help but think that they defy classic boundaries.   Cast Iron Ornament was curated by Angélique Chmielewski   Designer/Maker    Maker: Kamasada   Designer: Nobuho Miya   Specifications   Dimensions:  Including wood display base: 5.5” (w) x 2.3” (l) x 7.4” (h) or 14cm (w) x 5.7cm (l) x 19cm (h) Wood display base: 2.3"(w) x 2.3"(l) or 5.7cm (w) x 5.7cm(l)   Weight:  1.6 lbs or 0.7 kg   Materials: Nambu Tekki Cast Iron, Wood   Details Made in Japan Hand-forged Sculpture slots into a wood display base  Lacquered with a urushi glaze that prevents rust