Two small lidded lacquer boxes for incense (kôgo). 19th century - image-1
Two small lidded lacquer boxes for incense (kôgo). 19th century - image-2
Two small lidded lacquer boxes for incense (kôgo). 19th century - image-1Two small lidded lacquer boxes for incense (kôgo). 19th century - image-2

Lot 426 Dα

Two small lidded lacquer boxes for incense (kôgo). 19th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €
Result: 693 € (incl. premium)

Two small lidded lacquer boxes for incense (kôgo). 19th century

Both decorated in gold makie, a) of round flat shape with a dense pattern of plum blossoms covering all sides, very fine nashiji to the inside, and b) of rectangular form with a dense pattern of chrysanthemums in gold and silver and maple leaves, nashiji to the inside and underside. (2)
a) Height 2.1 cm; diameter 5.7 cm; b) 7.9 x 5.2 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Munich, a) acquired at Nagel, Stuttgart, 19.5.2001, lot 3621 (invoice available)