This ceramic kōgō (incense container) is shaped and decorated to commemorate the Year of the Dog.

In Japanese tea ceremony, wooden and lacquer kōgō (香合) are used to hold kōboku (香木 - fragrant wood incense) during the furo (風炉 - brazier) season while ceramic kōgō are used to hold nerikō (練り香 - kneaded incense) during the ro (炉 - hearth) season.

Dimensions:

7cm (2.8in) - width
3.2cm (1.3in) - height
ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This Japanese item ships from the United States.