Chushin Kobo Yamagata Cast Iron Incense Holder with Lid - Wave / 山形鋳物 香立て LCT-E1 making it both a functional

making it both a functional and decorative piece

a symbol of Japan's natural beauty and cultural significance

owls are considered a good-luck charm due to the meanings behind their name

region and tradition

Chushin Kobo Yamagata Cast Iron Incense Holder with Lid - Wave / 山形鋳物 香立て LCT-E1 making it both a functionalChushin Kobo () is a contemporary metal workshop led by designer Hisanori Masuda in Yamagata, a region with over 900 years of cast iron making. Their work begins with tradition, but it never stops there what they create is distinctly modern. Every piece is shaped with restraint: clean lines, soft silhouettes, and surfaces that carry the subtle texture of sand casting. This is beauty that comes not from decoration, but from essence. The weight of the