Wooden incense holder from the Erzgebirge region of Germany. When you set incense inside its belly, smoke rises from its mouth. - Size: H approx. 11cm (Box/H approx. 8.5cm x W approx. 13.5cm x D approx. 7.5cm) Thank you for viewing. I purchased this about 20 years ago. The motif is based on people rooted in village life. This is a [rare item] with a design that is no longer available. Just watching the smoke rise is soothing, and you can enjoy a gentle, fragrant time. Of course, it's also lovely just to display it, with its simple design and the warmth of the wood. I have never used it after purchase and have kept it in its box. It is [completely unused], but the box and cushioning material show signs of aging and discoloration. There may also be minor scratches on the main body that I have overlooked. Please take a good look at the images and consider purchasing if you understand that it has been stored at home for many years. Also, wooden toys from the Erzgebirge Mountains traditionally use a minimal amount of old-fashioned adhesive. Because the adhesive is weak, parts may come off with a slight impact. In that case, please repair it with wood glue. This item has no repair history. I will carefully package it for shipping. ※※Caution※※ Please handle fire at your own risk. [Smokers] In Germany, smokers are displayed in homes during the Advent season. Wooden ones began to be made in the Erzgebirge region of Germany around 1850. It is one of the traditional crafts of the village of Seiffen. It is an essential item that colors the Christmas market every year, and the warmth of the wood and the simple colors soothe the heart. [Richard Glasser (Germany)] Founded in 1932 in Seiffen, the Christmas village in the Erzgebirge Mountains of Germany, it is a major manufacturer alongside the Ulbricht company. It has a three-story shop and workshop on the main street of Seiffen, and its philosophy is to "maintain the traditional methods of the Erzgebirge region and a commitment to manufacturing, with designs that are cute to everyone." It has won the "Tradition und form (Tradition and Form)" award more than once.