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Japanese Kodaiji Lacquer Kogo, Tea Ceremony
Japanese Kodaiji Lacquer Kogo with Inlay, Tea Ceremony - JIXF22
Our Price: $3,995.00

Stunning Japanese kogo incense box with fine kodaiji lacquer work on a pewter-color ground, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912.  Mother-of-pearl inlay in kiri (paulownia) leaf and chrysanthemum inlay, a design created during the Momoyama period by Toyotomi Hideyoshi .  Delicate pine makie on interior lid.  Charming item for tea ceremony use.  Comes with original inscribed tomobako wooden storage box.  Very good condition.  Diameter:  .5” x 3.5”.
Japanese Lacquer Kogo Incense Box
Japanese Square Lacquer Kogo Incense Storage Box - JFXJ41
Our Price: $3,995.00

Remarkable square lacquer kogo, the lid with circular inset of blooming flowers, in maki-e, hiramaki-e and colored lacquers, the sides with applied shakudo handles. Late Edo, early Meiji period, c. 1850-1870. Height: 2.5”, width: 2.25”.
Japanese Gold & Silver Lacquer Kogo
Japanese Gold & Silver Lacquer Kogo Kobako Box - JFXJ42
Our Price: $1,995.00

Fine small gold lacquer covered kogo kobako decorated with silver and gold lacquered flower buds and leaves in hiramaki-e on a polished ground. Meiji Period. Its exterior imagery describes a charming scene surrounded by clouds done in kirikane (cut-gold pieces). Inside, the box is decorated in dense nashiji gold lacquer. The box is marked on the upper right-hand corner of the lid with The Tale of Genji Chapter number 26 (Tokonatsu). Width: 2", length: 2"
Japanese Makie Lacquer Kogo Incense Box
Japanese Makie Lacquer Kogo Incense Box by Mineji Ikeda - JUXF42
Our Price: $1,995.00

Exquisite makie lacquer kogo incense box with silver rim, depicting a bridge over a pond filled with lotus flowers. Work by famed contemporary lacquer artist, Mineji Ikeda. Excellent condition.  Comes with original signed and sealed tomobako wooden storage box. Diameter 3".
Japanese Makie Lacquer Kogo Incense Box
Japanese Lacquer Makie Kogo Incense Box - JUXF43
Our Price: $2,695.00

Extraordinary Kogo incense box with fine takamakie gold lacquer work on a deep black roiro ground, depicting flying cranes among clouds over a pine tree.The inside features very fine nashiji gold flakes, the rim is silver. Overall condition is excellent with very slight wear due to use. It comes with original tomobako wooden storage box.  Diameter 2.75".
Japanese Kogo, Lacquer Incense Box
Japanese Kogo, Lacquer Incense Box - JP9J412
Our Price: $3,495.00

Fabulous Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box, late Edo-Meiji period, c. 18th-19th century.  Remarkably rendered with raised gold maki-e rabbit motif in whimsical pose.  Exceptionally well-conceived and detailed.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Diameter:  2.5”.
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Incense Box, Tokugawa
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Incense Box, Tokugawa Era - JP9J413
Our Price: $2,595.00

Stunning Japanese togidashi maki-e lacquer kogo or incense storage box, Tokogawa era, 18th century. Richly rendered with abundant raised gold maki-e rooster and hen motif with red accents on drum form.  Exceptionally well-conceived and detailed.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  3” diameter, 1” high.
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Incense Box
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Tea Ceremony Incense Box - JP9J414
Our Price: $2,595.00

Whimsical Japanese maki-e lacquer kogo or tea ceremony incense storage box, late Edo period, 18th-19th century.  Richly rendered with abundant raised gold maki-e.  Serene, lifelike rendering in the form of a seated duck, a traditional symbol in Japanese art.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  2.25” x 1”.
Japanese Maki-Lacquer Kogo Incense Box
Japanese Maki-Lacquer Kogo Incense Box, Plum Blossoms - JP9J416
Our Price: $2,595.00

Brilliant Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box, late-Edo-Meiji period, c. 18th-19th century.  Exquisitely rendered plum blossom motif.  Enchanting pillow shape with masterfully applied raised maki-e.   Exceptionally well conceived and detailed.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  1.25” x 3” x 2”.
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kogo
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Kogo, Tale of Manogatari - JP9J418
Our Price: $2,995.00

Inspired Japanese maki-e lacquer kogo or incense storage box, late-Edo-Meiji period, c. 18th-19th century.  Meticulously rendered floral and patterned motif of curtain opening on Tale of Manogatari.  Enchanting slender, square shape with abundant gold and color skillfully applied. Exceptionally well-conceived and detailed. Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  3.25” x 3” x .5”.
Japanese Cinnabar Kogo Incense Box
Japanese Cinnabar Lacquer Kogo Incense Box - JJ8N2920
Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $249.00

Exquisite Japanese kogo or incense storage box, mid-20th century.  Beautifully carved red cinnabar lacquer.  Glossy black interior.  Exceptionally conceived and detailed.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  1” x 3”.
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Rimpa-Style Incense Box
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Rimpa-Style Maki-e Incense Box - JI8S2621
Our Price: $2,295.00

Inspired Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box, contemporary.  Subtely rendered uchiwa gata autumn flower motif in Rimpa style. Enchanting fan shape with gold maki-e and mother-of-pearl inlay. Exceptionally well conceived and detailed by renowned lacquer artist Shunsai.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  .  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  2.5” x 2” x .5” (6 x 5 x .25 cm).
Japanese Lacquer Kogo Incense Box
Japanese Lacquer Kogo Incense Storage Box - JI8S2619
Our Price: $3,295.00

Enchanting Japanese lacquer kogo or incense storage box, contemporary.  Subtley rendered with raised gold and silver maki-e floral motif in whimsical form of water pail. Exceptionally well-conceived and detailed by renowned artist Shunsai.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  2.75” x 2.5” (7 x 6 cm).
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Incense Box
Japanese Lacquer Kogo, Incense Box for Tea Ceremony - JI8S265
Our Price: $3,995.00

Superb Japanese lacquer kogo for storage of incense used during the tea ceremony, late Edo period, c. 1800-1868. A brilliant example of older maki-e finely rendered in rich gold and silver using varied techniques.  Beautifully conceived and skillfully crafted.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  3” x 3.25” square.
Japanese Lacquer Kogo Incense Holder
Japanese Lacquer Kogo Incense Holder, Taisho
Our Price: $2,595.00
Sale Price: $2,076.00

Exceptional Japanese Somada-style black lacquer kogo or incense storage box for tea ceremony, Taisho period.  Lush and finely rendered mother-of-pearl inlay.  Motif features Benten, one the seven gods of myth, the only female and traditionally thought to bring music and treasure.  The tomobako kiri wood storage box is inscribed by artist Rikyu.  Very good condition. Dimensions: 1” high, 3.5” diameter.
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Kogo Incense Storage Box, Meiji - JK448723
Our Price: $2,995.00

Exceptional artist-signed Japanese black and gold lacquer kogo or incense storage box, Meiji period, pre-1900.  Unusual, elegant and dynamic shape in the form of conjoined Japanese-style bound books.  Enchanting natural landscapes, picturing Mt. Fujiyama rising behind a flowing river, towering pines, rocky crags and rooftops.  Tranquil water scenes with sailing ships skillfully portrayed. Rich gold-flecked nashiji décor atop a deep black lacquer ground.  Remarkable detail.  Tiles written on side panels in beautiful calligraphy.  Beautifully preserved interior.  The kogo is traditionally used as an incense storage container for the Japanese tea ceremony.  A beautifully crafted piece for eye-catching Asian influence in any interior.  Nineteenth-century artist’s signed in gold.  Very good condition.  Dimensions: 5” x 4” x 2”.
Rustic Japanese Shino Kogo Incense Box Taisho
Our Price: $349.00

Charming Japanese ceramic kogo or incense storage box, Taisho period.  Subtlely glazed ceramic with white wash typical of Shino ware.  Incised bird and flower design.  Traditionally for tea ceremony use.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  1” high, 2” diameter.
Rare Japanese Ceramic Kogo or Incense Holder
Our Price: $695.00

Delicate and rare late 18th/early-19th century Japanese decorated ceramic kogo or incense holder for stick incense.  Kyoto ware or Kyoyaki.  In the form of an elongated goard with leaves and tendrils depicted in the overglaze enameling. Also butterflies, and vines in relief.  Very choice and hard to find outside of Japan.  Ideal for use in the tea ceremony.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  5 ½” x 1”.
Japanese Crane Bronze Kogo Incense Box
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Our Price: $295.00
Sale Price: $236.00

Charming solid bronze Japanese kogo or tea ceremony incense storage box, Taisho period (1912-1926).  Serene, understated rendering In the form of a seated crane, a traditional symbol in Japanese art.  Very good condition.  Dimensions:  2 ½” high, 1 ½” wide.
   
 
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