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222 - A ko-sometsuke incense box in the form of a duck An incense box (kōgō) in the form of a duck, of the type known as katamono-kōgō — figurally shaped incense containers that have long been highly prized in the world of chanoyu (the tea ceremony). This piece was made to special order for the Japanese market, and its playful, naturalistic form exemplifies the charm of the type. L: 6.3cm H: 4.3cm Wooden box China, Ming Dynasty
A ko-sometsuke incense box in the form of a duck An incense box (kōgō) in the form of a duck, of the type known as katamono-kōgō — figurally shaped incense containers that have long been highly prized in the world of chanoyu (the tea ceremony). This piece was made to special order for the Japanese market, and its playful, naturalistic form exemplifies the charm of the type. L: 6.3cm H: 4.3cm Wooden box China, Ming Dynasty