Takaoka Metalwork Moriwaka Incense Burner
Takaoka Metalwork Moriwaka Incense Burner
This compact, rounded incense burner is decorated with a kakitsubata (Japanese iris) motif, a flower long celebrated in Japanese art and poetry for its elegant form and association with early summer. The yaki-shudo-iro (fired vermilion-copper) finish gives the surface a rich, glowing tone that complements the flowing floral relief.
This piece is a work of Takaoka Metalwork (Takaoka Doki), a metal casting tradition centered in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, with a history of more than 400 years, crafted by artisan Natorigawa Masashi. Each burner is shaped using traditional sand-mold casting and finished by hand, with the yaki-shudo-iro finish applied to bring out the burner's warm reddish-copper glow.
How to Use
Fill the burner about two-thirds full with incense ash, then place lit incense cones, coils, or kneaded incense on top, or set glowing charcoal into the ash to enjoy fragrant woods.
Product Details
- Material: Copper, yaki-shudo-iro (fired vermilion-copper) finish
- Size: 11 cm diameter x 10 cm height (4.33 x 3.94 in)
- Includes: Paulownia wood box
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