{"product_id":"takaoka-copperware-dragon-ground-crest-incense-burner","title":"Takaoka Copperware Dragon ground crest Incense Burner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakaoka Copperware Dragon Ground Crest Incense Burner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incense burner's surface is covered edge to edge with a dense dragon-scale ground pattern (ryuchimon), a hallmark decorative technique of Takaoka copperware in which the entire body is engraved with fine repeating relief work before finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakaoka, in Toyama Prefecture, has been Japan's leading centre of cast metalwork for more than 400 years, and pieces such as this are crafted by artisan Yoshihide Nosaku using traditional sand-mould casting and hand engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall - Tokushoku Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e - the compact size, finished in the deep tokushoku patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge - Tokushoku Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e - a larger version of the same design and finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall - With Chrysanthemum Crest Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e - the compact size presented with a chrysanthemum crest (kikumon), wood stand, and wood nameplate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the burner with incense ash, then place lit incense sticks, cones, or charcoal on top of the ash to enjoy the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small approx. 16.5 cm diameter x 18.5-19 cm height (6.50 x 7.28-7.48 in); Large approx. 21.5 x 21.5 cm (8.46 x 8.46 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paulownia box (Chrysanthemum Crest Stand version also includes wood stand and nameplate)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshihide Nosaku\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Metalwork","offers":[{"title":"Small - Tokushoku Finish","offer_id":47267685662957,"sku":"T2-131-04-000","price":605.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large - Tokushoku Finish","offer_id":50519423385837,"sku":"T2-130-09-000","price":693.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small - With Chrysanthemum Crest Stand","offer_id":50519423418605,"sku":"T2-179-01-000","price":627.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/T2-131-04-000_1.jpg?v=1791187520","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/takaoka-copperware-dragon-ground-crest-incense-burner","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}