Crane and Tortoise Motif Incense Burner (鶴亀香炉) by Kosai Sano (佐野宏采) - Incense burner - Takaoka Copperware - (No Reserve Price)

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TAKAOKA COPPERWARE is a traditional Japanese craft primarily made from copper and alloys. This technique, with a history of over 400 years, originates from Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture. It is known for creating a variety of decorative and functional items such as Buddhist altar equipment, tea utensils, and flower vases.

This is an incense burner featuring a Crane and Tortoise (Tsurukame 鶴亀) in metalwork crafted by the traditional craftsman Kosai Sano. It is a very popular item due to its elaborate design.

Despite some rust on the metal due to aging, it is considered to be in relatively good condition.

Shipping is planed to use Japan Post EMS.

・Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are NOT included in item or shipping costs and are your responsibility.
・Colors/textures in photos may slightly vary from the actual product due to display and lighting differences.

TAKAOKA COPPERWARE is a traditional Japanese craft primarily made from copper and alloys. This technique, with a history of over 400 years, originates from Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture. It is known for creating a variety of decorative and functional items such as Buddhist altar equipment, tea utensils, and flower vases.

This is an incense burner featuring a Crane and Tortoise (Tsurukame 鶴亀) in metalwork crafted by the traditional craftsman Kosai Sano. It is a very popular item due to its elaborate design.

Despite some rust on the metal due to aging, it is considered to be in relatively good condition.

Shipping is planed to use Japan Post EMS.

・Import duties, taxes, and customs charges are NOT included in item or shipping costs and are your responsibility.
・Colors/textures in photos may slightly vary from the actual product due to display and lighting differences.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
(No Reserve Price)
Material
Takaoka Copperware
Country of Origin
Japan
Designer/Artist/Maker
Crane and Tortoise Motif Incense Burner (鶴亀香炉) by Kosai Sano (佐野宏采)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13.5 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
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