Vintage Kogo Incense Case, Incense Container, Heian, Tezuka Toho, Kyo Ware, Kiyomizu Ware, Ninsei Utsushi,
“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
This Kogo belonged to our mother.
It was made by the Kyo ware artist Tezuka Toho.
It is unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box) and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth). It has an elegant form.
Its original signed box (Tomobako) identifies this piece as Ninsei Utsushi Tori (a bird in the Ninsei style).
It is not a mass-produced piece.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
Measurement:
Width: 4.5cm / Approx. 1 49/64”
Length: 10.5cm / Approx. 4 9/64”
Height: 8cm / Approx. 3 5/32″
Weight: 80g
Age: -2000s
Title: Ninsei Utsushi Tori
Material: Pottery
Color: Gold, Bronze, Forest Green, Spring Green, Oriental Blue, Ochre
Pattern: Seigaiha, Mameshibori
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Excellent 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.
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
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