This is an antique Japanese late Taisho Era (c. 1920) lacquer Kogo (incense holder) made of hand turned cryptomeria wood with over twenty layers of red and black lacquer. Japanese lacquer from the this era was considered the finest ever made.
Having been in storage for over a century , with exception to some minor signs of past use, this kogo remains in very fine condition throughout and is in good polish. Measures 2 1/8" in diameter by 1 1/4" tall (5.3 x 3 cm).
You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese
antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers.
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not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition
for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are
antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We
do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See
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