Lot Essay
For related examples of Muromachi period kogo, see Okada Jo (ed.), Nihon no shitsugei 2 maki-e II [Lacquer of Japan 2: Maki-e II] (Tokyo, 1978), cat. nos. 97-102
![A KOGO [INCENSE-BOX]](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/1999/CKS/1999_CKS_06215_0002_000(120644).jpg?w=1)
MUROMACHI PERIOD (15TH/16TH CENTURY)
Details
A KOGO [INCENSE-BOX]
Muromachi Period (15th/16th Century)
Of rounded rectangular form; black lacquer ground with fine gold hirame; decoration in gold hiramaki-e; lead rim and riser, slight old wear
Exterior with a stylised chrysanthemum plant by a fence; interior with sprays of chrysanthemum
1.3/8 x 2 x 3.3/8in. (3.5 x 6.4 x 8.5cm.)
Muromachi Period (15th/16th Century)
Of rounded rectangular form; black lacquer ground with fine gold hirame; decoration in gold hiramaki-e; lead rim and riser, slight old wear
Exterior with a stylised chrysanthemum plant by a fence; interior with sprays of chrysanthemum
1.3/8 x 2 x 3.3/8in. (3.5 x 6.4 x 8.5cm.)
Provenance
Dr. Edward G. Bate Collection
Sale room notice
Please note that the illustration for this lot has been transposed. The lot is sold as described in the catalogue and not as numbered in the illustration.