Large-size incense-box (kogo) of ivory in a nice rounded design. Opens in two with a finely carved thread. The inside with gold lacquer on black ground (a small piece of natural fragrant incense wood included). Fitted, old silk purse. Late Edo–early Meiji, 19. cent. H 3,5 cm, D 8 cm. Condition: Very fine. Wear to lacquer inside. No chips or cracks.
An fine ivory lidded vase decorated with a fantasy African scene. Carved on relief: on one side a proud male lion looking in the distance; on the other side, two lionesses (or tigers) attacking an hippopotamus; palm trees in the background. On the lid a crouching lioness. Signed by maker: Hoko. H. 17 cm, D. 10 cm. Meiji, late 19th cent. Condition: perfect.
