Incense burner with Lion design, signed by Murata Hiroshi 村田 宏 - Copper - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989) artist: Hiroshi Murata 村田宏(b1936) Metalwork artist. 1936: Born in Takaoka City, renowned for copperware. Mentorship: Apprenticed under Mr. Yoshio Murata, a council member of Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition), focusing on prototype craftsmanship. 1952: Joined Takaoka City Metal Technology Guidance Institute, instructing casting techniques and design in the copperware industry. 1958: Awarded the Mayor's Award at the Takaoka City Exhibition. 1958 onward: Selected six times in the Nitten. 1964: First selection in the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition. Specialization: Renowned for transcendent skill, particularly in intricate decoration. Dimensions：16 × 14 × 11.5 cm Weight : 609 g Good condition. No noticeable scratches or significant blemishes are apparent. Please refer to the photos for confirmation. NOITICE The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.