A SHELL-FORM LACQUER INCENSE BOX (KOGO)

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)

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A SHELL-FORM LACQUER INCENSE BOX (KOGO)
edo period (19th century)
Decorated in gold sparse hiramaki-e, kirigane, okibirame and aogai inlay on a kinji ground with birds in flight above pines, the underside with birds feeding at the base of the trees, the interior and circular recessed base nashiji
4.1/8in (10.2cm.) wide