Japanese Ceramics & Works of Art Object Details

Lacquer kogo (incense box) Japan, Muromachi/Edo Period

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The box is of rectangular form with a pewter rim. The cover and sides are decorated in hiramaki-e, takamaki-e and nashiji with a pine tree on a hill beneath a sun. The interior and base are in nashiji.

Dimensions

9cm wide, 4.5cm high, 7.5cm deep

Condition

The box has been rubbed all-over and the black lacquer can be seen beneath in places, some small losses of lacquer to the sides and ends. There are some light scratches to the base otherwise it is in good condition.

References

For similar examples of kogo from the Muromachi period see Christies South Kensington Japanese Art and Design Sale, 9th November 2011, lots 30 and 31.

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