A Japanese Shell Kogo Box

Object description :

"A Japanese Shell Kogo Box "

A shell incense box (kogo) painted in relief pure gold with waka writing inside with probably poetic or romantic references.
Very similar to shells for the game of kaiawase, but larger in size.
Edo period19thcentury
Sizes:5 x 10 x 8 cm
Condition report:Good condition – with tomobako

Price: 1 200 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: très bon - avec tomobako

Width: 10 cm
Height: 5 cm
Depth: 8 cm

Reference: 916737