A mixed-metal incense box (kogo)
Meiji period (19th century)
The small circular box decorated in gold, silver, copper and shakudo takazogan and uchidashi with scenes from The Tale of the Heike, the sides of the box with inlaid gilt paulownia crests, the interior lined with silver and the underside of the cover decorated en suite
2 5/8in. (6.6cm.) diameter
A mixed-metal incense box (kogo)
Meiji period (19th century)
The small circular box decorated in gold, silver, copper and shakudo takazogan and uchidashi with scenes from The Tale of the Heike, the sides of the box with inlaid gilt paulownia crests, the interior lined with silver and the underside of the cover decorated en suite
2 5/8in. (6.6cm.) diameter