Vintage Vintage Kogo Incense Case Container, Red-Crowned Crane, 3rd Kato Risho, Kyo Ware, Risho Kiln, Unused,
MC-041002
“KOGO” incense care (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 belong to our mother.
It is made by one of famous Kyo ware’s master craftman, 3rd Kato Risho.
His real name is Yoshio.
Born in Kyoto in 1946 (Showa 21), he is the eldest son of the second generation Risho.
From 1969 (Showa 44), he studied under the 16th generation Eiraku Sokuzen (1917-1998) and became proficient in Kyoto ware tea ceramics.
In 1979 (Showa 54), he succeeded the name of the third generation Kato Risho.
In 1985 (Showa 60), he received the Kyoto Traditional Art Merit Award.
The first and second generations were engaged in the dyeing of general tableware.
However, the third generation Risho, after learning the tea ceremony, aspired to tea ceramics and independently mastered various techniques such as wheel throwing, dyeing, painting, Kenzan, and Kōchi.
Nevertheless, the tea ceremony, which values tradition and history, is a narrow world, and pioneering this path required extraordinary determination and effort.
Today, he is known as one of the master craftsmen of Kyoto ware, handling many works for the Sen family.
It is unused with original paulownia box, original paper box, original guide paper and original cloth.
It is beautiful shape and elegant “Miyabi” style.
This is not a mass production model.
You are able to use this Kogo for full-fledged tea ceremony.
Measurement:
Width: 4cm / Approx. 2 1/8”
Length: 7cm / Approx. 4 9/64”
Height: 6.5cm / Approx. 0 25/30″
Weight: 77g
Age: 1985-
Title: Red-Crowned Crane
Material: Clay
Color: Gold, Black, Red, Gofun White
Shape: Red-Crowned Crane
Style: Kyo Kanyu
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused)
* Original paulownia box
* Original paper box
* Original cloth
* Original guide paper
* Excellent gilding condition
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes caused by using
* Inscription (Refer to No. 3 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 Photo)
* You may find “minor scratch” on bottom. (the base section of a kogo).
* No smell of incense.
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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