Lot Essay
This shape of kogo was used in the summertime to contain slivers of sandalwood, which were burned as incense at the tea ceremony [cha no yu].
SIGNED SHOBI, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
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A Circular Iron Kogo With A Silver Lining
Signed Shobi, Second Half Of The 19th Century
The cover finely decorated in uchidashi, katakiri-bori and kebori with Gama Sennin, who is clapping his hands as he laughs heartily
5/8in. (1.7cm.) high, 2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) diam.
Signed Shobi, Second Half Of The 19th Century
The cover finely decorated in uchidashi, katakiri-bori and kebori with Gama Sennin, who is clapping his hands as he laughs heartily
5/8in. (1.7cm.) high, 2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) diam.