Item Description This is a Japanese tripod incense burner (koro) in Takaoka copperware, topped by a finely cast bird of prey with outspread wings perched on a tree stump. The pierced openwork lid has a scrolling cloud pattern and a band of stylised waves. The globular body has four cartouche-shaped relief panels. One shows two cranes in flight before Mount Fuji, another shows pine, bamboo and plum, and the remaining panels show further cranes and pine. Two eggplant-shaped handles sit on either side of the shoulder. The three legs are decorated with mythical beast masks. A square seal mark is cast into the base. The dark brown patina is even, with warm copper tones on the raised details. It is suited to incense and tea ceremony use or as a decorative display piece. Size Height: 34 cm Width: 29 cm Depth: 20 cm Weight 5.35 kg (5,350 g) Condition Overall good, with the lid and body complete. Some storage staining, light surface wear and small spots of green verdigris are present, notably on one leg and near one handle. Please review all photographs carefully. Additional Information Origin: Japan, Takaoka (Toyama Prefecture) copperware. Material: Copper / bronze alloy with a dark patina. Provenance: Inherited from a family collection and stored for many years. Marking: Cast seal mark on the underside of the base. 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.