Japanese Kogo - Sakura Woman Decorated Ceramic Incense Container
This ceramic Japanese kogo (incense container) is made in the shape of a stylish woman, decorated with bright pink sakura.
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:
5.6cm (2.2in) - width
5.5cm (2.2in) - height
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
Description
This ceramic Japanese kogo (incense container) is made in the shape of a stylish woman, decorated with bright pink sakura.
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:
5.6cm (2.2in) - width
5.5cm (2.2in) - height
Condition: Excellent
This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand
