Item Description A Japanese cast iron incense burner (koro) modelled as a thatched-roof farmhouse. It consists of a square body on four short feet and a separate lid. The lid is cast as a deep thatched roof with a textured straw finish and relief ivy leaves. A raised ridge section with three bars sits at the centre of the roof. Openwork vents are cut into the lid: slotted openings in the ridge, round lattice windows on two sides and arched openings at the front and back. The sides of the body carry moulded panels, including a crescent moon motif. The surface is finished in brown with a verdigris-green patina, which highlights the cast detail. The underside bears a gold-coloured inscription and a seal mark. Size Height: 12 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 16 cm Weight 1924 g Condition Overall good, with the surface wear and patina expected of a used cast iron piece. Light rust spots and small areas of worn finish are visible around the lid edges and vent openings. One lid edge has a small notch, and the interior is darkened from use. Additional Information Material: Cast iron Form: Two-piece incense burner (body and pierced lid) Decoration: Thatched roof, ivy leaves, round lattice windows and crescent moon relief Marks: Gold-coloured inscription and seal mark on the underside 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.