Japanese Kogo - 雅耕 Year of the Rooster Incense Container

This red clay kōgō (incense container) is decorated to commemorate the Year of the Rooster.

Made by 雅耕

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:

5.5cm (2.2in) - width
3.2cm (1.3in) - height

Condition: Very good

This Japanese item ships from the United States.