This is a work by Miyuki Chosa, a leading Japanese metal artist (Person of Cultural Merit / Member of the Japan Art Academy / Recipient of the Order of Culture). This is a kogo (incense container) based on the fantastical theme "Dreams of the Universe," and is a masterpiece that stands out for its exquisite beauty created by the intricate metal engraving. [Condition] ・Unused ・Explanation of the artist's biography included (with age-related stains) ・Wooden box included (with age-related dirt) Kogo are utensils used in the tea ceremony to hold incense, but I think they can also be used as incense or potpourri containers, or as small item cases. #MiyukiChosa #DreamsoftheUniverse #Kogo #Teaceremonyutensils #Crafts #Metalwork #Metalengraving #Forging #Metalcraft #JapaneseCrafts #Fineart #PersonofCulturalMerit #MemberoftheJapanArtAcademy #OrderofCulture #CollectorsItem #TraditionalCrafts #JapaneseCrafts #Smallitemcase #Incensecontainer #Potpourricontainer #Antique