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  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
  • Japanese incense container, Kogo, Shoami Takano, tea ceremony utensil, Iroe overglaze, Goshoguruma, collectible Japanese pottery.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Incense Container (Kōgō) – Overglaze Iroe “Carriage” by Shoami Takano

Japanese Tea Ceremony Incense Container (Kōgō) – Overglaze Iroe “Carriage” by Shoami Takano

$97.95

A refined and elegant kōgō (incense container) crafted for the Japanese tea ceremony, featuring exquisite overglaze enamel (iroe) painting. This piece, titled Goshoguruma (Imperial Carriage), is the work of esteemed artisan Shoami Takano.

The container is delicately formed and richly decorated with traditional motifs, symbolizing courtly elegance and cultural refinement. Its fine brushwork and vibrant overglaze colors highlight the mastery of Shoami Takano, making it both a functional utensil and a work of art.

Details:

  • Item: Tea Ceremony Incense Container (Kōgō)

  • Artist: Shoami Takano

  • Design: Iroe (Overglaze Painting) – Goshoguruma (Imperial Carriage)

  • Function: Used for holding incense during the tea ceremony

  • Condition: Excellent, with no chips, cracks, or fading.

  • Dimensions: 2 3/4" long, 2 1/4" high

Significance:
In the context of the tea ceremony, the kōgō is not only a practical vessel but also an expression of seasonal beauty and artistic appreciation. This piece embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility—the very principles of chanoyu.

An exceptional addition for collectors of Japanese tea ceremony utensils, fine porcelain, or traditional incense containers.

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