{"product_id":"antique-other-metal-products-153","title":"OLD IRON INCENSE BURNER, Early Modern Period（16th–19th centuries）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite piece is a very small iron incense burner, characterized by a hemispherical bowl rising from a low foot. Its surface exhibits a sandy, textured quality, indicative of sand-casting techniques. The texture is not uniform, featuring fine depressions, protrusions, and irregular undulations, which are hallmarks of pre-modern cast iron. The upper side displays horizontal striations, suggesting that the vessel was finished by rotating it to smooth out significant irregularities post-casting. There is a palpable aesthetic of restrained beauty, starkly contrasting with notions of lightness and flamboyance. The interplay of a nearly black layer of iron oxide and reddish-brown rust creates a complex \"landscape\" on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime spent savoring incense is an indispensable aspect of the tea ceremony. This burner, diminutive in size and reminiscent of an \"iron cup,\" stands quietly alongside a single stick of incense, embodying the essence of an object that serves as a companion to the spirit. While it is challenging to pinpoint its origins—whether it was crafted during the late Joseon period, when copper was scarce, or in the transitional era from the late Edo to the Meiji period—it remains a profoundly evocative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50989183140121,"sku":null,"price":209.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/20250702-10294.jpg?v=1752152882","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-sg\/products\/antique-other-metal-products-153","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}