Tokyo antimony is a type of cast metal product made from antimony, an alloy of lead, antimony, and tin. The technology was established as a local industry in Tokyo during the early Meiji period. Taking advantage of its delicate patterns and carvings, it is used to manufacture decorative items, trophies, ornaments, and other objects.

• Technology/techniques/raw materials

  Technology/techniques/raw materials

  Technology/techniques

  1. Mold making shall be carried out using the following techniques or methods:
  (1) It must be a mold.
  (2) The carving shall be done by hand using chisels and stamps.

  2. Casting shall be carried out by "return blowing," "hot blowing," "base metal blowing," or "cold blowing."

  3. The cast material is to be "assembled" and cast.

   

  raw materials

  The casting material shall be an antimony alloy.