Vintage Kogo Incense Case Container, Ninsei Iroe, 2nd Morisato Touraku, Otowayama Kiln, Kyo Ware, Kiyomizu Ware,
MC-033001
“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 my grandmother.
It is made by one of famous Kyo ware’s artist, 2nd Morisato Touraku.
The first Morisato Touraku opened the Otowayama kiln at the foot of Otowayama in Kyoto during the Taisho era. The second Touraku (real name Morisato Ryozo) created “Kyomishima” based on the elegance and splendor of Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki. The current head, the third Touraku (real name Morisato Hideo), further developed and established Kyomishima.
This is unused or very less used with original paulownia box. 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: 5.4cm / Approx. 2 1/8”
Length: 10.5cm / Approx. 4 9/64”
Height: 2cm / Approx. 0 25/30″
Weight: 64g
Age: -1996
Title: Ninsei Iroe Ougigata Kogo
Material: Clay
Color: Gold, Bronze, Red, Green, Yellow Green, Purple, Gofun White, Charcoal Grey
Shape: Japanese Fan
Style: Nisei Iroe
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused or Very less used)
* Original paulownia box
* Cloth for protection
* Excellent gilding condition
* No chips, no cracks, no scratches and no blemishes caused by using
* Inscription (Refer to No. 3 photo)
* Light 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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