*From the store I believe this piece ranks among the higher-quality works of Satsuma ware from the Meiji period. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. The painted design depicts a landscape reminiscent of Miyajima, making it a rare type of incense burner. Material porcelain with colored and gold overglaze painting Size ・Height: = 8㎝ / 3.15inch ・Width = 9.5㎝ / 3.74inch ・Body weight = 187ｇ Condition There is no significant damage. Remarks Box material: ・Ikoma appraised the piece and signed the box. This piece cannot be shipped with the painting. Please understand beforehand. Other There is a note about shipping restrictions and VAT. Please check before purchase. There may be a slight difference in color between the photo and the actual product. Notes on Shipping *This piece will be shipped via DHL. (Especially for Customers in Italy) We generally ship by EMS from Japan. Recently, there has been an increase in cases where packages shipped to Italy have experienced delays or difficulties reaching customers due to strict customs procedures. As a result, please be aware that delivery to Italy may take several weeks to about one month. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we kindly ask that you regularly check the tracking number (along with your postal code) on the website of your local postal service to monitor the status of your shipment. In some cases, it may also be necessary to contact your local delivery company directly. In addition, if you are a new customer in Italy, we kindly ask that you provide your codice fiscale via chat after placing your order. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation. Biography Koshida Shōzan (?-?) Ceramic artist based in the Furumonzen district of Kyoto, active from the Meiji period through the early Shōwa era and into the postwar years. Known for producing export‑oriented Kyōyaki works—especially for the American market—some of his creations bear the signature "Shōzan."