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Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A small antique Japanese lacquered round box used to contain incense powder (it is called Kogo), circa Edo period (17-18th century). The form round box with a fitted lid with subtly beveled edge features an exquisite design of a assortment of seashells. On s densely Nashiji background done directly on red lacquer, high relief takamakie techniques was used to depict a collection of six seashells among coral branches, all with beautiful details. Slight height and texture details were carried out to achieve a dimensional effect with one shell highlighted with a real mother of pearl inlay that was polished to reveal its shin yet left bound by the maki-e. The interior was finished in a matching dense nashiji. Under the lid, another collection of sea shells, this time done in Hiramakie echoes the surface design. The base has a concaved circle design in the same nashiji finish.
Simply in form yet superb with craftmanship, the design is wholesome with utmost attention to details.
Provenance: From the French collection of Andre Spoerry (1891-1940). He was a collector of Chinese and Japanese art and a donor to many museums including Victoria and Albert Museum.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Lacquer wood with MOP inlay
Condition:	Good. Fine antique condition, with only minor wear as shown.
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	499019

Dimensions

H.	0.5 in;	Diam.	2.125 in;
H.	1.27 cm;	Diam.	5.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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