Cast Iron Censer - Turtle
香炉 亀
A turtle-shaped iron incense burner from Iwate Prefecture, known for its rich history of iron casting.
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This turtle-shaped iron incense burner features an auspicious kikkō (tortoiseshell) pattern on its shell, symbolizing longevity and health. It includes a ceramic incense holder for stability and is suitable for burning stick, cone-shaped and spiral incense.
When not in use, the weight of the iron allows it to double as a pencil holder, or it can simply be displayed for home decoration.
Oigen is a foundry based in Iwate Prefecture, with a history of iron casting that dates back to the mid-19th century.
10.4 x 10.2 x 5.4 cm
Tōhoku
Tōhoku consists of six prefectures located in the north-east of Honshu island. This region is known for its hot spring (onsen) resorts, colourful festivals, remote sacred mountains and harsh winters. In 2011, the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit the region hard; however, the massive efforts in reconstruction are proof of the people’s resilience. Urushi (lacquer) ware, ironware and the crafting of kokeshi dolls make up but a few of the local industries in this lesser-visited region of Japan.
