Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten which is proof of the quality of the Takita Shoten brand. The incense sticks are a Buddhist tool that allows you to store the incense sticks easily. This is a high quality Takaoka copper line made with care by skilled craftsmen. Takaoka Copper Utensil: Takaoka copper ware boasting 400 years of tradition can be used to create a fine process such as modeling, casting, finishing, and coloring. In every process, skilled craftsmen exude the dapper of the handicraft, and when they work together create a beautiful sculpture. The casting process requires years of expertise to "measure the temperature of the melted metal with your eyes". Full of tradition and elegance, Takaoka copper ware is great for home use and as a gift.