Japanese Kogo - Decorative Green Ceramic Incense Container

This ceramic Japanese Kyo-yaki kogo (incense container) is made in the shape of a green brocade pouch (仕覆 - shifuku) that is tied with a drawstring.

In Japanese tea ceremony, wooden and lacquer kogo are used to hold wood chip incense during the furo (brazier - summer/spring) season while ceramic kogo are used to hold neriko (kneaded incense) during the ro (hearth - autumn/winter) season.

Kyo-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles.

Dimensions:

5.2cm (2in) - width
5.2cm (2in) - height

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand