Vintage Temple Scene Kogo indian ashtray one of the first being

one of the first being Ito Keiraku back in 1957

7cm (3”) x Dia

The turnip decoration has been used since the Edo period when Matsudaira Sadanobu had Tani Buncho decorated a tray with turnips as a gift to the shogun

the Japan Art and Crafts Association

It is a very refined set ideal for serving sencha or bancha

Vintage Temple Scene Kogo indian ashtray one of the first being*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage kogo made around 20 30 years ago. It is made of high fired stoneware slip and the lid is decorated with a temple surrounded by green glazed matsu pine. Its ample in size and suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded incense, though pottery kogo are typically used for kneaded incense during the cooler