We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- Takaoka bronze ware is a traditional Japanese metal craft originating in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, with a history of over 400 years. It is renowned for its advanced casting techniques and refined finishes developed during the Edo period. Artisans produce a wide range of works, including Buddhist ritual objects, vases, incense burners, and sculptures. Each piece combines functionality with artistic elegance, reflecting Japan’s deep metalworking heritage. Takaoka bronze ware is highly valued both in Japan and internationally for its craftsmanship and durability. The piece has a long, slender neck and a bulging body, and the surface is decorated with a design of a bird, presumably a crane, rendered in a green (verdigris) layer. Technique: The bird part is rendered in three dimensions using inlay, engraving, or raised techniques, demonstrating extremely precise craftsmanship. Signed Katsumine Crane Design 24*8*8cm Total 1194g (G0256)