{"product_id":"takaoka-metalwork-kazuru-incense-burner","title":"Kazuru incense burner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKazuru Incense Burner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flock of cranes is chased in intricate detail across the entire surface of this incense burner, creating a lavish, celebratory pattern. The lid is crowned with a turtle motif, pairing the crane and turtle together as one of Japan's most auspicious combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is the work of Kosai Sano, a traditional craft artisan working in the Takaoka Metalwork tradition of Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. A skilled engraver hand-chases the pattern directly into the cast body, then applies gold, silver, and plating according to the artisan's own sensibility, transforming a plain casting into a vividly detailed work of art. The body is cast in zinc alloy and finished with silver plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the bowl with ash, then place a lit incense cone, stick, or piece of charcoal on top of the ash to enjoy the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Zinc alloy, silver-plated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Diameter 13 cm x Height 13 cm (5.12 in x 5.12 in) (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Paulownia wood box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Metalwork","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47263182455021,"sku":"T2-160-02-000","price":274.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/T2-160-02-000_1.jpg?v=1791187521","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/takaoka-metalwork-kazuru-incense-burner","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}