ABW Antiques

Description

The kogo (incense box) comes from the Edo period(1615-1868) and is decorated on the lid with matt gold and silver takamaki-e depicting the beautiful poet Ono no Komachi (c. 825 – 900), one of the Rokkasen (the sixth best poets of the early Heian period).
She is wearing courtly robes and is writing a poem, her facial expression serene and deeply focused.
The entire surface of the kogo is covered in dark-red lacquer sprinkled with nashiji.
Old Japanese label on the base.

Length 9.1 cm, width 7.7 cm, height 2 cm,

Condition: Good condition with minor wear to lacquer and spots of green oxidation to the surface.
Provenance: British private collection.

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UK P&P Special Delivery Next Day £13.32
International P&P £19.90

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If you are unhappy with any item I offer a money back guarantee once the item is back with me and undamaged.