Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Gifu 岐阜市
Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Gifu 岐阜市
For over 1300 years Cormorant fishing has occurred in Gifu, Japan in lakes and in the nearby Nagara River. Snares are tied to the necks of the trained birds to limit the size of the swallowed fish. Smaller fish are eaten and larger fish are held in the throat and retrieved by the fishermen. Today, this symbiotic method is largely used as a tourism attraction, but the method has been preserved on this beautiful cover found near Gifu Castle. The cover shows two Cormorants chasing three fish within an abstracted vernacular fishing basket. The illustration is a cyclical orientation and cleverly applies the necessary grip while showcasing this unique cultural aspect.
The perfect gift for housewarmings, and anniversaries each illustration is initially hand-drawn for precision and then permanently etched into cork. The trivets are .375" thick and 7.25" in diameter with rounded edges. The engraving method has incredible detail and tactility. Fabricated from sustainable Portuguese cork. Designed and packaged in Philadelphia, PA USA.
Cork is a natural material, thus rare aberrations within the etching can occur.
As each one is made to order please allow three business days for delivery.
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