Item Description A sculptural incense burner in the form of a coiled dragon, finished in a dark bronze-toned patina. The dragon rests on a low rectangular stand with shaped, arched feet and holds a pearl in one claw. Its tail rises in a tall, sweeping arc and ends in a flame-like tuft. A small round censer hangs from a hook on the tail. The censer has a pierced, openwork lid with a floral motif. Characters are engraved around the rim of the lid. The body is a plain, smooth bowl, and the lid is attached with a small hinge. The dragon's head, scales and dorsal spines are finely cast, with good relief and detail. The dragon is fixed to the base with a brass-coloured screw, visible on the underside. Size Height: 14 cm Width: 9 cm Depth: 3.5 cm Weight 132 g Condition Inspected visually only; no functional testing performed. The surfaces show natural patina and small spots of verdigris, especially on the underside of the base, consistent with age and handling. Please refer to the photographs for details. Additional Information Material: cast metal with a dark bronze-toned patina. Components: dragon figure, rectangular stand, hanging censer with a pierced lid. Subject: dragon holding a pearl. The item will be carefully packaged and shipped by Japan Post or DHL, depending on the situation. Due to the changes to the EU tax-free (VAT) system, Japan Post has become unable to ship certain goods valued at €150 or less to an increasing number of European countries. Depending on the destination and circumstances, the shipping method may therefore be changed from Japan Post to DHL. Delivery normally takes approximately 3 weeks, or up to 3 months if the item is shipped by sea. Please note that import duties, taxes, customs fees, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. For customs clearance, your local customs office or delivery company may contact you by phone or email. To avoid any delays or the return of the parcel, please ensure that you can respond promptly to any such requests. If the parcel is returned due to an inability to contact you or complete customs clearance, additional shipping charges, which may be more than twice the original shipping cost, will apply for reshipment. Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation. We will do our utmost to ensure that your item arrives safely and without any issues.