{"product_id":"takaoka-metalwork-carp-waterfall-climbing-incense-burner","title":"Takaoka Metalwork Carp waterfall climbing Incense Burner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakaoka Metalwork Carp waterfall climbing Incense Burner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA carp is depicted leaping up a rushing waterfall on the body of this incense burner, a classic motif symbolizing perseverance, strength, and the overcoming of obstacles on the way to success. The dynamic composition of fish and falling water is rendered in fine relief around the rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 copper form, then apply hand engraving and finishing techniques passed down through generations to bring out the fine detail of the carp and waterfall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the bowl partway with incense ash, then place a lit incense cone, cored charcoal, or an incense stick into the ash. The metal body helps diffuse the fragrance evenly through the room, and the piece also makes an elegant display object even when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 x 11.3 x 18 cm (5.91 x 4.45 x 7.09 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paulownia wood box\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Metalwork","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47263176360173,"sku":"T2-130-06-000","price":832.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/T2-130-06-000_1.jpg?v=1791187503","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/takaoka-metalwork-carp-waterfall-climbing-incense-burner","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}