Incense Burner Japanese Bronze Koro Takaoka Craft Sanyu Shishi Foo Dog Japan, Us Ddp

(Size) : Approx. 8.5 x 8 x H 10.2 cm / 3.34 x 3.14 x 4.01 inch (Material) : Bronze (Origin) : Made in Japan / Takaoka copperware (Condition) : Brand new With Kiri box (Note) : This is a copperware incense burner made in Takaoka, where is the product of crafts. Why not refresh yourself with incense? Made by a particular casting method called 蝋型鋳造Rogatachi-chuzo. 蝋型鋳造Rogatachi-chuzo(Wax mold casting) Make a prototype with beeswax (extracted from beehive) or wood wax (extracted from goby seeds) & pine resin, & wrap it in soil & bake at high temperature to melt the original wax & create a gap. Pour the melted metal in that gap. 蝋型鋳造Rogatachi-chuzo breaks the original prototype each time, so only one statue can be made from one mold, but it is feature in that it can produce works with complicated & precise molding. Takaoka traditional crafts 400 years old foundry town. Takaoka's skilled craftsmen manufacture it one by one carefully by old fashioned manufacturing method. Overseas, it was introduced through the 1862 London World Exposition & the 1867 Paris World Exposition, & art copper ware has established a firm position as an export product. - For customers in the United States: A new shop section is now available with items shipped Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), meaning no extra customs fees on arrival. We will continue adding more pieces in the coming days. Thank you for your support. Incense Burner Japanese Bronze Koro Takaoka Craft Sanyu Shishi Foo Dog Japan, Us Ddp