Vintage Kogo Incense Case Container, Sakugoro, Ichii Wood, Japanese Yew, Wooden Kogo,
MC-081901
“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
The beautiful wooden kogo made of Ichii (Japanese Yew) by Sakugoro in Gifu Prefecture.
Ichii Itto Bori are a woodwork technique made in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.
This technique is carved out of Gifu Prefecture’s prefectural Japanese Yew Trees using only a chisel and bring out the beauty of the wood grain without any coloring.
The origin of the name Japanese yew (Ichii) is from the history in the past.
The highest rank scepters in the 12th rank, their crowns were made from Japanese yew trees.
So the tree name was taken from the first rank name “Ichii”.
There are two theories: the other is that the name “Ichihi” came from the meaning of the scarletest color because the Japanese yew tree was much more scarlet (red) than other trees.
It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
It comes with original paulownia box and original cloth (no seal).
It belonged to our mother.
Measurement:
Kogo
Open Diameter: 5.0cm / Approx. 1 31/32”
Width: 6.2cm / Approx. 2 7/16”
Height: 2.6cm / Approx. 1 1/32″
Weight: 17g
Box
Wide: 7.7cm / 3 1/32”
Length: 7.7cm / 3 1/32”
Height: 4.4cm / 1 47/64”
Weight: 40g
Age: -2000s
Material: Japanese Yew (Ichii Wood)
Color: Amber, Cork, Burnt Umber, Tan
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age (Unused)
* Original paulownia box
* Original cloth (No seal)
* No chips, splits, no stains and no scratches for using.
* The lid of the wooden box is a slight wrap. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* Minor scratch on the wooden box. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 Photos)
* Minor discoloration on the wooden box due to long term storage. (Refer to No. 1 and No. 10 Photos)
* You may find “vintage smell” on the box.
* Actual colors may vary due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen.
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