Take a Look!! Japanese Shigaraki-ware RACCOON Shaped Incense Container Kogo 226

Description

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Description:
Overview:
This is a Sigaraki-ware(*) incense container called
Kogo in Japanese.
It was originally made for Sado (= tea ceremony) to contain
incense in it
.
Of course, you can use it in any ways with your creative idea.
*
Shigaraki-ware is a s
toneware,
which is made of a special clay (only available in Shigaraki area) and baked at very high
temperature (1,200 ~ 1,300 degrees Celsius). It does not use glaze at all. Thus, it looks very natural and primitive.
Stoneware is s
till produced in Japan, because it is loved by the people who practice tea ceremony.
Design:
The motif (or design) of this incense container is "TANUKI
" (= Raccoon).
It is loved by tea masters and practitioners.
This shape is made only in Shigaraki nearby Kyoto in Japan.
Artist:
This kogo was made by
TAKAHASHI Rakusai the 4th. (1925 ~ / 4代 高橋楽斉 in Japanese).
He is known as a topnotch potter in Sigaraki and produces mainly tea utensils.
He engraved his sign at the outside surface of the bottom (photo #9).
Condition:
It is in excellent condition.
No chips or cracks at all.
It seems not used.
The box is original and signed by the artist.
Size & Weight:
Approximate Size:   Height:  4.5 cm / 1.8 in     Width:  4.5 cm / 1.8 in
Depth:  5.2 cm / 2.0 in
Approximate Weight:  82 gr  /  2.9 oz
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