Vintage Kogo Incense Case, Shigaraki, 4th Takahashi Rakusai, Shigaraki Ware, Tsujido Shape,
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 Tsujido-shaped Kogo was made by 4th Takahashi Rakusai (born 1925). He succeeded as the 4th Takahashi Rakusai in 1976 following the death of his father, 3rd Takahashi Rakusai. He retired in 2010, and the kiln was subsequently continued by 5th Takahashi Rakusai.
Tsujido Kogo is a molded form resembling a small roadside Buddhist hall, with a square body and a roof-like lid. Historical Kogo Banzuke ranked molded incense-container forms in East and West divisions; Tsujido was placed at the top of the West division.
This Kogo came from our father’s collection. It comes with its Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth), and an artist-provided leaflet.
Measurement
Width: 4.8cm / Approx. 1 57/64″
Length: 4.8cm / Approx. 1 57/64″
Height: 4.8cm / Approx. 1 57/64″
Weight: 82g
Age: -1990s
Shape: Tsujido
Material: Pottery
Color: Shigaraki fire colors – Red Brown, Brown, Beige
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused or mint condition)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Tomonuno (original artist-stamped cloth)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* No chips, cracks, or scratches.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 5 photo)
* A minor scratch may be present on the bottom (base) of the Kogo.
* No noticeable incense scent.
* Light discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
