{"product_id":"vintage-hakone-yosegi-zaiku-kogo-69800","title":"Vintage Hakone Yosegi Zaiku Kogo Wood Incense Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese kogo crafted in traditional Hakone Yosegi Zaiku marquetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small hexagonal form is covered with an intricate geometric pattern created from contrasting natural woods. Viewed from above, the repeating pattern creates an almost textile-like graphic composition, while the sides reveal the layered precision characteristic of Hakone marquetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYosegi Zaiku is a traditional woodworking technique associated with the Hakone and Odawara region of Japan, using the natural colors and grains of different woods to construct complex geometric patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally made as a kogo — a small lidded container used for incense in the Japanese tea ceremony — this piece also works beautifully as a small decorative box, sculptural object, or collectible example of Japanese geometric design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 5.5 cm \/ 2.17 in wide\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 3 cm \/ 1.18 in high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exterior remains very clean and attractive.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is some light staining \/ discoloration to the interior consistent with age and previous use.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer carefully to the photographs for condition and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes its storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small but visually striking example of traditional Japanese woodworking, combining precise craftsmanship with a remarkably modern geometric appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966310408499,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_213150.jpg?v=1788184169","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-hakone-yosegi-zaiku-kogo-69800","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}