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An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions
$1,915.48
£1,432.45
€1,600
CA$2,639.43
A$2,879.55
CHF 1,524.71
MX$34,505.26
NOK 19,417.98
SEK 17,756.30
DKK 12,185.90
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)
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- Date of Manufacture:Edo early XIX century
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- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9162247890932
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