※ This is an auction. The item will be won by the person who places the highest bid between the first bid and 8 PM the following day. During that time, you can freely bid a higher amount than the displayed price. There is no automatic bidding function; the amount you enter will be reflected directly. We look forward to your bids. ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎ ✴︎ This is a kogo (incense container) made by the traditional craftsman, Jyogaku Hashimoto (with a box). It has a lovely biwa (Japanese lute) shape with beautiful colored paintings. The inside and the back of the lid are also a beautiful jade color. It's a delightful kogo that makes you feel like you can hear not only the fragrance but also elegant sounds♪ Please enjoy it not only for the tea ceremony but also as a tokonoma (alcove) decoration! Approximate size: 10.7cm x 5cm x 2.5cm Wooden box size: 13cm x 7cm x 5cm There is a dimple on the back of the lid. There is a slight unevenness in the glaze on the back of the pillar (the part with the strings) (see photo). There is a little dirt on the back. Please refrain from bidding if you are sensitive to imperfections, as this is not a new item. This is a one-of-a-kind item, so Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thank you for viewing. Other items for sale can be found here: #BudoDesignResearch #Chato (Tea Ceramics) #Chaki (Tea Utensils) #Chadogu (Tea Ceremony Utensils) #KaisekiTools (Dishes for a formal meal) #KaisekiTools (Dishes for a formal meal) #TokonomaDecoration (Alcove Decoration) #Sencha (Japanese Tea) #Okimono (Ornament) #ObonSupplies (Supplies for the Obon Festival) #Butsugu (Buddhist altar fittings) #Ohigan (Equinox) #Gokouire (Incense container) #Chinmiire (Delicacy container)