An Iron Inlaid Kogo [Incense Container]
An Iron Inlaid Kogo [Incense Container]

SIGNED IN GOLD KYOTO JU KOMAI SEI, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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An Iron Inlaid Kogo [Incense Container]
Signed in gold Kyoto ju Komai sei, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
The trefoil kogo inlaid in silver, gold and gilt in typical Komai style with a castle amongst clouds on a rocky outcrop beside a lake, surrounded by a curvaceous border containing a geometric pattern, stylised clouds and scrolling foliage, the exterior with cherry blossoms in silver
11cm. wide

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