Vintage Kogo Incense Case, Red-Crowned Crane, 3rd Kato Risho, Kyo Ware, Risho Kiln, Unused,
A Kogo is a small lidded container used to hold incense in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is placed in the tea room as part of the tea utensils and is not used for burning incense.
This red-crowned crane-shaped Kogo was made by 3rd Kato Risho, a Kyoto ware potter.
Kato Risho was born in Kyoto in 1946 as the eldest son of 2nd Kato Risho. His real name is Yoshio. From 1969, he studied under 16th Eiraku Sokuzen (1917–1998) and developed his skills in Kyoto ware tea ceramics. In 1979, he succeeded to the name 3rd Kato Risho, and in 1985 he received the Kyoto Traditional Art Merit Award.
The first and second generations worked mainly on decorated tableware. After learning tea ceremony, 3rd Kato Risho turned his attention to tea ceramics and developed techniques including wheel throwing, underglaze decoration, overglaze painting, Kenzan-style work, and Kochi ware. Entering the field of tea ceramics, with its strong traditions and established lineages, required considerable commitment. He has also produced many works for the Sen family.
This piece remains unused and comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), original paper box, an artist-provided leaflet, and Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth).
Measurement
Width: 4cm / Approx. 1 37/64″
Length: 7cm / Approx. 2 3/4″
Height: 6.5cm / Approx. 2 9/16″
Weight: 77g
Age: 1985-
Title: Red-Crowned Crane
Material: Pottery
Color: Gold, Black, Red, Gofun White
Shape: Red-Crowned Crane
Style: Kyo
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Kannyu (fine crackle lines in the glaze) is visible on the surface.
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original paper box
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Excellent gilding condition.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or visible signs of use.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 3 photo)
* Almost no discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* A minor scratch may be present on the bottom (base) of the Kogo.
* No noticeable incense scent.
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