{"product_id":"takaoka-metalwork-ryujin-dragon-god-shape-incense-burner","title":"Takaoka Metalwork Ryujin Dragon God shape Incense Burner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTakaoka Metalwork Ryujin Dragon God Shape Incense Burner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRyujin, the dragon god of the sea, is one of the most powerful figures in Japanese mythology, associated with water, weather, and protection. This incense burner takes the form of a coiled dragon, its scaled body and fierce expression rendered in fine relief. The piece is cast in alloy and finished in pure gold plating, giving the dragon's form a brilliant, radiant surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is made using Takaoka copperware (Takaoka Doki) techniques, a metal casting tradition practiced in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, for more than 400 years. Artisans there pour molten metal into hand-formed molds and hand-finish each casting, giving Takaoka metalwork its characteristic weight, texture, and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a layer of ash in the burner, then set an incense cone, stick, or piece of charcoal on top to burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Alloy, pure gold plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 15.5 x 10.2 x 11.5 cm (6.10 x 4.02 x 4.53 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Decorative box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takaoka Metalwork","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47263183732973,"sku":"T2-160-09-000","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/3003\/7997\/files\/T2-160-09-000_1.jpg?v=1791187585","url":"https:\/\/shop.kohgen.com\/products\/takaoka-metalwork-ryujin-dragon-god-shape-incense-burner","provider":"Kohgen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}