A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-1
A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-2
A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-3
A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-4
A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-1A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-2A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-3A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century - image-4

Lot 416 Dα

A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 1.890 € (incl. premium)

A small lidded lacquer box probably for incense (kôgô). 18th/19th century

Of flat, rectangular and well constructed shape, the lid displaying a group of trees in one corner extending to the sides, in gold hiramakie and kirikane on a black ground. Nashiji and thin clouds of kirikane to the inside. The underside with mura-nashiji.
Height 1.5 cm; width 5.7 cm; depth 6.1 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Rhineland, acquired from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 8.10.1979 (invoice available)