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Japanese Incense Box

Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Gold Lacquer Incense Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer kōbako (incense box) exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the Edo period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes
Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand painted, polychrome decorated with mon inspired symbols. The top half lifts off to ...

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century
A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century

A Japanese Edo Period Lacquer Kogo (Incense) Box, late 17/early 18th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Early Japanese Lacquer Incense Box (Kogo) Late 17thc. Of rectangular form with soft corners, decorated with a diaper pattern in gold lacquer on a brownish black ground, with pewter r...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi
Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi

Antique Japanese Kutani Porcelain Tripod Incense Burner by Taniguchi

By Taniguchi Komin

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an Antique japanese Kutani porcelain tripod incense burner by Taniguchi. Tripod container ( assume is an incense burner) made on porcelain with gilt finish. ...

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This item will come with a wooden box. Seto ware is a type of Japanese pottery, stoneware, and ceramics produced in and around the city of Seto in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

This item will come with a wooden box. Oribe ware is a style of Japanese pottery that first appeared in the sixteenth century.

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

An unusual Satsuma kogo box shaped like an egg, signed Kinkozan-zo
An unusual Satsuma kogo box shaped like an egg, signed Kinkozan-zo

An unusual Satsuma kogo box shaped like an egg, signed Kinkozan-zo

Located in Milano, IT

An unusual and rare Satsuma ceramic kogo (Japanese incense box) in the form of an egg, decorated with gold and polychrome enamels, raised on three small feet, signed Kinkozan-zo.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Japanese Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Located in Hudson, NY

Late Edo (1614 - 1868) period incense storage box in stacked, double fan design. Fans have bamboo and plum design with a chrysanthemum crest. Silver metal rim and seat, nashiji (gold...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako Ex-Christie's

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa Momoyama to early Edo period (16-17th century).

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lead

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Japanese Little Porcelain Box for Incense and Jewelry 1980s KOUUN
Japanese Little Porcelain Box for Incense and Jewelry 1980s KOUUN

Japanese Little Porcelain Box for Incense and Jewelry 1980s KOUUN

Located in Paris, FR

This is a small box which is made with porcelain. This can be used as KOURO (the box we use to put some incense which we use during a traditional tea ceremony.). And also as a jewelr...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Mid-Century Cast Iron Japanese Koro Bird / Pheasant Incense Burner / Box
Vintage Mid-Century Cast Iron Japanese Koro Bird / Pheasant Incense Burner / Box

Vintage Mid-Century Cast Iron Japanese Koro Bird / Pheasant Incense Burner / Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A sculptural Mid-Century Japanese bird-form incense vessel, beautifully crafted in patinated metal and inspired by the refined traditions of Japanese incense culture. The piece takes...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Small Japanese Lacquer Duck Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese Meiji Period small lacquer incense box, kogo, in the form of a duck or goose, late 19th century, Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box
Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box

Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box

Located in Norton, MA

Old Japanese porcelain lidded incense burner in the original box The lid with the lion, two pierced handles on each side, and four feet at the four corners to stand.

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Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei
Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

By Taizan Yohei IX

Located in Newark, England

DEPICTING BISHAMON ONE OF THE SEVEN LUCKY GODS From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Kogo by Taizan. The Satsuma Kogo of petit circul...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box
Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This museum quality, tiered writing box (kasane suzuribako) represents a breathtaking convergence of traditional calligraphy (shodo) and the highly formalized Ja...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves
Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves

Edo Period Imperial Gold Maki-e Incense Box, Deer & Autumn Leaves

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary antique incense box (kobako) is a breathtaking example of aristocratic Japanese aesthetics.

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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

Located in Milano, IT

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 i...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Shell

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan

Vintage Japanese Lacquer Duck Box by Zohiko, Showa Era, Mid 20th Century, Japan

By Zōhiko Studio

Located in Austin, TX

A finely decorated vintage Japanese box for precious incense, kogo, in the shape of a male mandarin duck, oshidori, by Zohiko, Showa Era, 1960's, or earlier.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Bronze Kirin Incensor Bird Ingot Original Wooden Box, Japan
Bronze Kirin Incensor Bird Ingot Original Wooden Box, Japan

Bronze Kirin Incensor Bird Ingot Original Wooden Box, Japan

Located in Monterey, CA

This bronze incense comes with its original wooden box. It is from Japan from the late Edo period, circa 1850.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A Fine Japanese Satsuma kogo (incense box) Signed by Kinkozan. Meiji period
A Fine Japanese Satsuma kogo (incense box) Signed by Kinkozan. Meiji period

A Fine Japanese Satsuma kogo (incense box) Signed by Kinkozan. Meiji period

Located in London, GB

A Satsuma circular kogo (incense box) and cover signed by Kinkozan 19th century Finely painted in enamels and gilt, the cover with wisteria and a scene of a woman and children ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Lacquer Incense Box, Duck, Animal, Lacquerware, Container, 19th Century, Japan
Lacquer Incense Box, Duck, Animal, Lacquerware, Container, 19th Century, Japan

Lacquer Incense Box, Duck, Animal, Lacquerware, Container, 19th Century, Japan

Located in London, GB

Title: Small Lacquer Incense Box Date: 19th century Dimensions: (W) 7 (D) 12 (H) 7 cm Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. A small lacquer incense box and cover in the sh...

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19th Century Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Enameled Kogo Incense Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era enamel over brass kogo or box for incense.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder
Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder

Porcelain Gucci Lidded Box with Incense 420 Holder

By Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful porcelain box with the Gucci logo. Originally sold as a set for Incense, the holder is also included with some incense. We would suggest using this for a desk accessory, ...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container
Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Japanese Old Mulberry Small Container / 1912-1960 / Incense Container

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a container for incense made in Japan around the Taisho to mid-Showa period. It is made of mulberry. Mulberry is a high-grade wood that has long been used for fine furnit...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Other

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Japanese Contemporary Ko-Imari Gold Blue Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Stunning contemporary Japanese Ko-Imari style porcelain koro or incense burner or jewelry box, hand painted on a beautifully shaped round body in cobalt blue, red and green and gener...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner
Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Koro Incense Burner

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain maki-e pattern koro or incense burner, hand painted on a beautifully shaped round body in Black with generous application of gold, character...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

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H 1.95 in W 3.2 in D 3.5 in

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old and exquisite Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako), circa Momoyama to Edo period (17th century).

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Ginbari Enamel Kogo Incense Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era Ginbari enamel kogo or box for incense.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer House Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The kogo, or small box for storing incense, takes the whimsical form of a traditional Japanese home, minka, with the removable high, thatched roof serving as the cover for the box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Rabbit Miniature Incense Container Kogo, Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese a fine antique handcrafted, hand-glazed round two part ceramic incense container -kogo- in effigy of a big eared rabbit -usagi- and in lovely mildly used but well loved cond...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gucci 1980s Perfumed Incense Box
Gucci 1980s Perfumed Incense Box

Gucci 1980s Perfumed Incense Box

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Underside stamped Gucci made in Japan. Includes original box.

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1980s Japanese Miscellaneous

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'
Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

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H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in

Fine Lacquer Kogo 'Incense Box'

Located in Hudson, NY

Exquisitely detailed incense storage box in gold lacquer with silver and gold overlays of a folded screen with heron and willow design. Flowers and winding leaves on the sides.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Kogo Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper Kogo box for incense. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Very Fine Crane-Shaped Incense Box By a Renowned Japanese Artist
Very Fine Crane-Shaped Incense Box By a Renowned Japanese Artist

Very Fine Crane-Shaped Incense Box By a Renowned Japanese Artist

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely crafted crane-shaped Japanese incense box, created by a renowned artist and executed with great attention to form and detail.

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20th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Incense Burner, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Incense Burner, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Incense Burner, 19th Century

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine antique Japanese lidded incense burner, made of brass and covered with polychrome cloisonne enamel patterns depicting traditional stylized floral motifs surrounding the centra...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Japanese Kyoto Pottery Censor Incense Burner Atomic Yellow Crackle Glaze
Japanese Kyoto Pottery Censor Incense Burner Atomic Yellow Crackle Glaze

Japanese Kyoto Pottery Censor Incense Burner Atomic Yellow Crackle Glaze

By Kyoto Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

Kyoto pottery tripod censor with pierced cover in the form of a blossom and bright yellow crackle glaze, circa early 20th century. Measures: 3" high, 3" diameter. Excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako), circa Momoyama to early Edo period (17th century). The square form box with a fitted ...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Taisho Period, Early 20th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely and graphic Japanese small incense box, kogo, with various tomoe mon, Taisho period (1912 - 1926), Japan.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako in Kodaiji Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique lacquered small box that was likely used to contain incense powder (it is called Kobako in Japanese), circa early to mid-19th century of the Edo period.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan

By Zōhiko Studio

Located in Austin, TX

A very fine Japanese lacquer kogo, box for incense, in the shape of two clams, by Zohiko, Meiji period, late 19th or early 20th century, Japan.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako with MOP Inlays
Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako with MOP Inlays

Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Box Kobako with MOP Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

An old Japanese lacquered small box likely used to contain incense powder called Kobako, circa Edo period (17-18th century).

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Incense Accessories Box, Kobako, Edo Period, mid 19th c, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A remarkable Japanese maki-e lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, with interior fitted tray, kakego, designed with a temple complex scene, late Edo Period, mid 19th century, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Silk, Softwood, Cypress, Lacquer

Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period
Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period

Japanese Tagasode (Whose Sleeves?) Lacquer Incense Box, Kobako, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and unusual Japanese lacquer box for incense accessories, kobako, featuring a tagasode (whose sleeves?)

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Silver

Satsuma Three Pieces, Vase, Lidded Box and an Incense Burner, Japan
Satsuma Three Pieces, Vase, Lidded Box and an Incense Burner, Japan

Satsuma Three Pieces, Vase, Lidded Box and an Incense Burner, Japan

Located in København, Copenhagen

Satsuma: Three pieces, vase, lidded box and an incense burner. Decorated with figures on gold.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed
Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed

Japanese Lovely Antique Glazed Miniature Owl Incense Container Mint Signed Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese older antique handcrafted, hand-painted miniature ceramic owl incense container -Kogo- in mint condition.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Lacquer Incense Kogo Box with Fine Maki-e Design Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Incense Kogo Box with Fine Maki-e Design Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Incense Kogo Box with Fine Maki-e Design Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small circular lacquer box designed to as a container to store incense (known as a kogo in Japanese).

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century
Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century

Japanese Lacquer Incense Box, Kogo, Momoyama or Edo Period, 16th/17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A wonderful Japanese lacquer incense box, kogo, with a design of plovers in flight, late Momoyama or early Edo Period, circa 1600, Japan.

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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Pewter

19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box
19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box

19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An unusual 19th century oriental wooden toad. The carved amphibian crouching on a red wooden base, its body encrusted with warts the odd one is missing , a small red carved amphibia...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums
Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums

Spectacular Incense Box, Hills and River, Gold and Silver Chrysanthemums

Located in Hudson, NY

Incense box in nashiji lacquer with design of river flowing through highly defined hills that are strewn with chrysanthemums. Several uses of gold lacquer, cut gold and gold sheeting...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Box, Kobako, "The Ivy Way", Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

An exquisite Japanese tall lacquer box for incense implements, kobako, with a scene from The Tales of Ise, chapter 9, "The Ivy Way Through Mt.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Incense Box in the Form of a Cicada
Japanese Incense Box in the Form of a Cicada

Japanese Incense Box in the Form of a Cicada

Located in Seattle, WA

A Japanese boxwood incense box (kogo) in the form of a cicada (semi).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner
Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner

Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner

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H 2 in W 8 in D 5.25 in

Japanese Fan Brass Incense Burner

Located in Richmond, VA

Beautiful solid brass incense burner in the shape of a fan, marked Japan.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Japanese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner, Signed: Shugoro
A Japanese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner, Signed: Shugoro

A Japanese Patinated Bronze Incense Burner, Signed: Shugoro

By Shugoro Hasuda

Located in New York, NY

Superbly modeled and cast vase of rarely seen form. Of rectangular archaic form with linear incised decoration and square cover. With a Tomobako (original wooden box). Hasuda Shugo...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box
Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box

Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box

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H 4.14 in W 5.12 in D 5.52 in

Edo Japanese Lacquered Incense Box

Located in Paris, FR

Black background lacquer box with a decor of foliage and flowers. It contains a small tray supporting six assorted boxes with the symbols of the "Tale of Genji."

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Edo Lacquer Incense Box
Edo Lacquer Incense Box

Edo Lacquer Incense Box

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H 1 in Dm 3 in

Edo Lacquer Incense Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very beautiful Edo period lacquered incense box featuring a badger staring at the crescent moon.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Silver

Japanese Incense Box 'Kogo' Shaped as a Knot, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century
Japanese Incense Box 'Kogo' Shaped as a Knot, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Japanese Incense Box 'Kogo' Shaped as a Knot, Mid Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Black ground; decoration in gold hiramaki-e. Rims: pewter. Provenance: Charles A. Greenfield collection Private collection, Switzerland Exhibited: New York, 1980, The Metro...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

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Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

Located in Madrid, ES

Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...

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Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Scroll Box Fubako by Kansonsai Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box to store document or small scroll painting) circa late 18th century of Edo period. The rectangular box features a deep lid with rounded corner...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration
Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Japanese Meiji Period Antique Lacquer Box with Gold Maki-e Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique Japanese Meji Period lacquer box decorated with a fan and a stylized star shaped window in the maki-e technique. The fan at the top right corner, fully opened depictin...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

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1990s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

By Emanuel Oberhauser

Located in Queens, NY

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

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19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's

Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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Japanese Incense Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese incense box for your home. A Japanese incense box — often made from metal, lacquer and wood — can elevate any home. Find 25 options for an antique or vintage Japanese incense box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the Japanese incense box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese incense box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Nouveau and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese incense box over the years, but those crafted by Kyoto Pottery, Shugoro Hasuda and Zōhiko Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Incense Box?

Prices for a Japanese incense box start at $125 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $1,864.