Kogo Incense Container Okinawan Circa 19th C.
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1900: Item # 1135637
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1900: Item # 1135637
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$450
An antique okinawan incense container decorated with a lacquer and inlayed mother of pearl depicting a dragon appearing from clouds. Circa 19th Century. Mother-of-pearl inlay, which is known Raden in Japan was first introduced to Japan during Nara period (710-784). The technique was popularly used with lacquer for artworks such as instruments. It is in good condition with tiny loss of inlayed mother of pearl. The piece accompanied a poulownia wood store box.
An antique okinawan incense container decorated with a lacquer and inlayed mother of pearl depicting a dragon appearing from clouds. Circa 19th Century. Mother-of-pearl inlay, which is known Raden in Japan was first introduced to Japan during Nara period (710-784). The technique was popularly used with lacquer for artworks such as instruments. It is in good condition with tiny loss of inlayed mother of pearl. The piece accompanied a poulownia wood store box.
L 3 3/8” x D 7/8” (8.5cm x 2.0cm)
