Japanese Kogo - Earthly Clay Tomato-shaped Incense Container

This kogo (incense container) features a earthy brown clay sculpted to resemble a tomato.

In Japanese tea ceremony, 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.

Dimensions:

5.4cm (2.1in) - width
4.6cm (1.8in) - height

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand