Takaoka Copperware Made by Katsumine, Copper Vase, Flower Vessel, Decorative Urn 【Dimensions】(approx.) Body Width: 20cm Height: 21cm Mouth Diameter: Outer diameter 10cm, Inner diameter 8.5cm Weight: 2.7kg 【Condition】 Unused, long-term storage item. There are no noticeable scratches or stains. It is a beautiful item. It was stored without a box, so we appreciate your understanding of some age-related deterioration. 【Traditional Craft Takaoka Copperware】(Quote) The origin of Takaoka Copperware dates back to 1609, the industrial policy of Lord Toshinaga Maeda. In the Horeki era (1751-1780), the introduction of casting technology for karakane (copper) led to the production of Buddhist altar fittings, incense burners, etc. Large-scale castings such as temple bells and lanterns also began. Since then, through technological advancements and improvements, its high-class artistic crafts have been recognized both domestically and internationally, and it has been designated as a traditional craft by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.