{"product_id":"takaoka-metalwork-frog-incense-holder","title":"Takaoka Metalwork Frog Incense Holder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakaoka Metalwork Frog Incense Holder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis family of incense holders casts the frog, a motif long favored in Japanese folk art both for its playful character and as a homophone for \"return\" (kaeru), making it a symbol of safe travel and good fortune returning home. Each frog is shown perched on a different natural motif: a stalk of bamboo, a cluster of grapes, or a broad lotus leaf, and each design is offered in more than one size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese holders are a product of Takaoka copperware (Takaoka Doki), a metal casting tradition centered in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, with a history of more than 400 years dating back to the early Edo period. All five designs are the work of Takaoka artisan Wakumo, individually cast in copper and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign Variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog on Bamboo (Large)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a frog perched on a bamboo stalk, cast copper (15.5 x 6 x 3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog on Bamboo (Small)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smaller version of the bamboo and frog design, cast copper (12 x 4 x 2cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog on Grapes (Large)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a frog among a cluster of grapes, cast copper (10 x 10 x 3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog on Grapes (Small)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a smaller version of the grape and frog design, cast copper (7 x 7 x 3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrog on Lotus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a frog resting on a lotus leaf, cast copper (8 x 8 x 3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest a stick of incense against the figure and place the piece on a heatproof surface such as an incense tray or plate of ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frog on Bamboo (Large): 15.5 x 6 x 3cm (6.10 x 2.36 x 1.18in); Frog on Bamboo (Small): 12 x 4 x 2cm (4.72 x 1.57 x 0.79in); Frog on Grapes (Large): 10 x 10 x 3cm (3.94 x 3.94 x 1.18in); Frog on Grapes (Small): 7 x 7 x 3cm (2.76 x 2.76 x 1.18in); Frog on Lotus: 8 x 8 x 3cm (3.15 x 3.15 x 1.18in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wakumo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Metalwork","offers":[{"title":"Frog on Bamboo (Large)","offer_id":47271757545709,"sku":"T2-136-02-000","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog on Bamboo (Small)","offer_id":47271757578477,"sku":"T2-136-03-000","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog on Grapes (Large)","offer_id":47271757611245,"sku":"T2-136-04-000","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog on Grapes (Small)","offer_id":47271757644013,"sku":"T2-136-05-000","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Frog on Lotus","offer_id":47271757676781,"sku":"T2-136-06-000","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/T2-136-02-000_1.jpg?v=1791187585","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/takaoka-metalwork-frog-incense-holder","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}