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This listing is for a VERY SMALL Mino-ware joss stick incense burner.  It is made of stoneware and moulded to resemble a shishigashira.  During New Year men wear shishigashira masks and perform a shishimai dance to purify the spirit of those he ‘bites’ on the head, and also to drive out evil spirits.  The burner in this listing has four vents in the back and a small pottery stick holder on the interior.  To burn long incense sticks simply leave the top off. This little burner is also suitable for burning incense cones.  It comes with its original paper storage box. 

Mino-ware refers to pottery produced in what was formerly the old Mino Province, which is modern day Gifu Prefecture. Early examples of Mino-ware were predominantly ash-glazed stoneware pieces. Later however the use of the potter’s wheel, as well as a greater variety of glazes, began to characterize what is often thought to ideally represent Mino pottery today. Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware. Various other kilns specialize in producing budget priced tableware, along with high end wares for various brand name stores and franchises around the country such as Tachikichi in Kyoto.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.8cm (3.1”) x 10cm (3.9”) x 6.5cm (2.5”)

Shishi:  H.4.7cm (1.8”) x L.6.1cm (2.4”) x 4.8cm (1.8”) across

Condition

It’s in perfect condition and is an unused item.  This was purchased in Kyoto and packed away.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION              

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.