A Black-and-Gold Lacquer Kogo (Incense Box) and cover
A Black-and-Gold Lacquer Kogo (Incense Box) and cover
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
Of rounded rectangular form with aikuchibuta (flush-fitting lid resembling the fit between a dagger and its hilt), covered in polished black roiro with gold, silver and coloured togidashi maki-e lacquer and shell inlay, depicting a lady in a robe decorated with maple leaves and waves seated in front of a folding screen painted with a branch of flowering plum, the rims of box and lid lead, the interior and base with hirame; with a wood storage box. 2cm x 7.5cm x 9.2cm (3/4in x 3in x 3 5/8in). (3).
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A Black-and-Gold Lacquer Kogo (Incense Box) and cover
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
Of rounded rectangular form with aikuchibuta (flush-fitting lid resembling the fit between a dagger and its hilt), covered in polished black roiro with gold, silver and coloured togidashi maki-e lacquer and shell inlay, depicting a lady in a robe decorated with maple leaves and waves seated in front of a folding screen painted with a branch of flowering plum, the rims of box and lid lead, the interior and base with hirame; with a wood storage box. 2cm x 7.5cm x 9.2cm (3/4in x 3in x 3 5/8in). (3).
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