AN EARLY LACQUER KOGO AND COVER WITH AOI
AN EARLY LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER WITH AOI
Japan, 16th-17th century, Momoyama (1573-1615) to early Edo period (1615-1868)
Of circular form with straight sides, a countersunk base, and metal rims, the matte gold ground finely decorated in gold and black takamaki-e with aoi branches bearing characteristic heart-shaped leaves to the cover, the interior with nashiji.
DIAMETER 5.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition with old wear, few microscopic nicks to edges.
Provenance: British private collection.
With a black-lacquered box and cover decorated in gold hiramaki-e with stylized iris, a silk pouch, and a wood storage box with inscribed label.
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AN EARLY LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) AND COVER WITH AOI
Japan, 16th-17th century, Momoyama (1573-1615) to early Edo period (1615-1868)
Of circular form with straight sides, a countersunk base, and metal rims, the matte gold ground finely decorated in gold and black takamaki-e with aoi branches bearing characteristic heart-shaped leaves to the cover, the interior with nashiji.
DIAMETER 5.8 cm
Condition: Very good condition with old wear, few microscopic nicks to edges.
Provenance: British private collection.
With a black-lacquered box and cover decorated in gold hiramaki-e with stylized iris, a silk pouch, and a wood storage box with inscribed label.
