{"product_id":"takaoka-metalwork-lion-lid-incense-burner","title":"Lion lid incense burner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLion Lid Incense Burner\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis natsume-shaped (tea-caddy-shaped) incense burner is topped with a seated shishi (guardian lion) finial, a motif traditionally used to protect the space and ward off misfortune. The rounded body is wrapped in a hand-engraved bamboo pattern, a plant long admired in Japan for its strength, flexibility, and steady growth through every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast in solid copper by Takaoka artisans, the piece is left in a natural copper finish that lets the crisp lines of the bamboo engraving stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakaoka, Toyama Prefecture, has been a centre of cast metalwork for over 400 years. Local craftsmen continue to combine traditional sand-mould casting with hand engraving to create incense burners that balance decorative detail with everyday practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a layer of ash to the bowl, then set incense sticks, cones, or lit charcoal into the ash to burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 14.5 cm diameter x 9.8 cm height (5.71 in x 3.86 in)\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":47263177670893,"sku":"T2-133-02-000","price":427.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/T2-133-02-000_1.jpg?v=1791187566","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/takaoka-metalwork-lion-lid-incense-burner","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}