Japanese Copper Bronze Oni Censer

JAPANESE 1970's

A Genuine 1970's Takaoka Nickel Silver koro ( censer).

A superb censer cast using the lost wax process in Japanese nickel silver.
The body in the shape of a texture bag, looped double cords around the neck, tied in a bow in front.
Supported by three young Oni (little devils) .
The cover with a kozuchi (mallet) and cord, a rat sitting on top. Kozuchi is said to have the effect of producing whatever is wished for when struck after reciting a wish. It is considered a treasure that attracts good fortune, along with the rat which also attracts wealth.
Signed underneath: Tsukiyoshi
Certificate .

Known in Japanese as Yougin (洋銀) western silver. This type of metal was first produced in Japan towards the end of Edo Period mid 1800s. In the West this metal is known as Nickel Silver, the composition being 60% Copper, 20% Nickel, 20% Zinc.

Condition: Excellent. No damage. No repairs.

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Depending on your computer monitor / phone / etc colour may vary to actual.
Dimensions are maximum measurements

Height About: 16.5 cm
Width About: 15 cm
Weight About: 1.64 kgs

A$850
(Another example same as this censer was for sale on eBay for US$1,700 = A$2,554)

Takaoka Copperware
The history of Takaoka copperware began in 1609 when the second lord of the Kaga domain, Maeda Toshinaga, founded the town of Takaoka. He invited seven copper craftsmen from the western metalworkers' district in Tonami village to come to Takaoka and gave them special protections.
This was the beginning of the metalworkers' district, Kanayamachi, in Takaoka.