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An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

$1,822.22
£1,365.06
€1,600VAT Included
CA$2,587.50
A$2,649.25
CHF 1,504.70
MX$33,880.44
NOK 17,309.06
SEK 17,986.41
DKK 12,199.38

About the Item

An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌) inscriptions, likely of poetic or romantic character. The object recalls the shells used in the aristocratic game kai-awase (貝合わせ), though it is larger than the traditional examples employed for the game. Period: Edo, early 19th century Dimensions: 5 × 10 × 8 cm Condition: Excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Edo early XIX century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162247890932

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