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A Rare Japanese Edo Kogo Depicting Ono No Komachi

Name: A Rare Japanese Edo Kogo Depicting Ono No Komachi
SKU: as927a154
Price: 525.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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The kogo (incense box) comes from the Edo period(1615-1868) and is decorated on the lid with matt gold and silver takamaki-e depicting the beautiful poet Ono no Komachi (c. 825 – 900), one of the Rokkasen (the sixth best poets of the early Heian period).
She is wearing courtly robes and is writing a poem, her facial expression serene and deeply focused.
The entire surface of the kogo is covered in dark-red lacquer sprinkled with nashiji.
Old Japanese label on the base.

Length 9.1 cm, width 7.7 cm, height 2 cm,

Condition: Good condition with minor wear to lacquer and spots of green oxidation to the surface.
Provenance: British private collection.

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Price

£~~525.00~~

$~~667.38~~ USA

€~~616.51~~

The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 23/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.

Period Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Lacquered Origin Japanese Item code as927a154 Status Sold

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