This Japanese kogo (incense container) is made from red lacquered wood, decorated with the traditional 'Koma' pattern. This distinctive design is of Southeast Asian origin, and is named for its resemblance to a spinning top.

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.

Dimensions:

6.9cm (2.7in) - width
2cm (0.8in) - height
ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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