Takaoka Metalwork Hoju lion lid Incense Burner

Takaoka Metalwork Hoju lion lid Incense Burner

A finely modeled lion sits atop the lid of this incense burner, paired with auspicious phoenix (housen) imagery that together symbolize longevity, strength, and good fortune. The rounded body provides a calm, classic silhouette that suits both everyday incense use and display.

This piece is a work of Takaoka copperware (Takaoka douki), a metal-casting craft from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, with a history of more than 400 years dating back to the early Edo period. Local artisans use traditional sand-mold casting to shape the body and the lid's lion figure separately, then hand-finish each part before assembly to bring out the fine detail of the design.

How to Use

Fill the bowl partway with incense ash, then place a lit incense cone, cored charcoal, or an incense stick into the ash. The lid can be set aside while the incense burns, and the piece also serves as an elegant display object when not in use.

Product Details

Material: Copper
Size: 14 x 11 x 13 cm (5.51 x 4.33 x 5.12 in)
Includes: Wooden box (approx. 11.5 x 11.5 x 15.5 cm)