{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-kogo-incense-container-55061","title":"Vintage Japanese Kogo Incense Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese kogo, or incense container, created in the sculptural form of a sheep, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire vessel is shaped as a resting sheep, with carefully modeled curled horns and textured details across the body. A warm, softly colored glaze covers the ceramic surface, with a fine crackle pattern that gives the piece additional depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe division between the lid and base is discreetly incorporated into the body of the animal, allowing the functional incense container to read almost entirely as a small ceramic sculpture when closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, kogo are small containers used to hold incense during the Japanese tea ceremony. Outside of this traditional context, the piece can also be appreciated simply as a sculptural Japanese ceramic object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheep (hitsuji) is one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 6.5 cm \/ 2.56 in wide\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 6.5 cm \/ 2.56 in high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nVery good vintage condition with light signs of age.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo noticeable major damage.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to the photographs for the individual condition and surface details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes its original storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage Japanese ceramic combining functional tea ware with an expressive animal form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966310179123,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_124413.jpg?v=1788148983","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-kogo-incense-container-55061","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}