{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-kai-awase-shell-kogo-69250","title":"Vintage Japanese Kai-awase Shell Kogo 1989  Incense Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese shell-form kogo inspired by kai-awase, the traditional Japanese shell-matching game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen closed, the piece has the quiet appearance of a natural white clam shell. Opening it reveals a striking deep red interior decorated in gold with traditional Japanese motifs: a crane on one half and pine on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the restrained exterior and richly decorated interior gives the piece a particularly beautiful sense of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original storage box is inscribed with the name Zensen (善仙) and dated Showa 64 (1989).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai-awase has a long history in Japan, originating as an aristocratic shell-matching game in which pairs of clam shells were decorated and matched. Shell imagery later became associated with auspicious symbolism and traditional Japanese decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece may be appreciated in its original context as a tea ceremony object, or simply displayed open as a small decorative object revealing the red and gold interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 8 cm \/ 3.15 in wide\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 6 cm \/ 2.36 in long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDATE\u003cbr\u003e\nShowa 64 \/ 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent vintage condition with no noticeable damage or significant signs of use.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes its original storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Japanese object whose simple shell exterior conceals an unexpectedly vivid interior of red and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966310244659,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_213044.jpg?v=1788184169","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-kai-awase-shell-kogo-69250","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}