Takaoka Metalwork Small bird Incense Burner

Takaoka Metalwork Small Bird Incense Burner

A small bird perches gracefully as the finishing touch atop this incense burner, its simple silhouette giving the piece a quiet, natural charm. The body is finished in a nabecho-tone patina that lends the piece a warm, subdued color.

This piece is crafted by Yoshihide Nosaku in the Takaoka Metalwork tradition, a craft with over 400 years of history in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. The body is cast in copper and finished by hand using traditional coloring techniques passed down among the region's artisans.

How to Use

Fill the bowl with ash, then place a lit incense cone, stick, or piece of charcoal on top of the ash to enjoy the fragrance.

Product Details

• Material: Copper, nabecho-tone finish
• Size: Diameter 11 cm x Height 10.5 cm (4.33 in x 4.13 in)
• Includes: Paulownia wood box