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.