Vintage Kogo Incense Case, Incense Container, Heian, Tezuka Toho, Kyo Ware, Kiyomizu Ware, Lightly Used,
“KOGO” incense case (container) is a vessel with a cover, for holding incense. Used at “TEMAE” ceremony and placed as an ornament on the floor of “TOKONOMA” in the “CHASHITSU”. Unlike the “KORO” it is not used for burning incense but is exclusively for smelling the fragrance from it. There are many various of “KOGO”. During the Edo period there were so many numerous varieties the “KOGO” “BANZUKE” (ranking lists) were compiled. – Quote from A Dictionary of Japanese Art Terms
We found this Kogo in our warehouse among items that belonged to our grandmother.
This Kogo has an elegant form with a refined Miyabi character.
It was made by the Kyo ware artist Tezuka Toho and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
It is not a mass-produced piece.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement:
Width: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64”
Length: 13.3cm / Approx. 5 15/64”
Height: 2cm / Approx. 25/32″
Weight: 117g
Age: -2000s
Material: Pottery
Shape: Musubi Fumi
Color: Gold, Antique Bronze, Red, Green, Yellow Green, Blue, Purple, Gofun White,
Pattern: Japanese Crane, Turtle, Pine, Bamboo, Plum, Circle Diamond Shippo Pattern
Style: Ninsei Utsushi
Condition: Excellent to very good vintage condition consistent with age. (Lightly used)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Very good gilding condition.
* No chips, cracks, or scratches.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* A minor scratch may be visible on the bottom (the base section of a Kogo).
* No noticeable incense scent.
* Slight discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
