{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-snake-kogo-ise-banko-54263","title":"Vintage Japanese Snake Kogo Ise Banko Ware Incense Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese ceramic kogo in the form of a coiled snake, associated with Ise Banko ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact rectangular body is modeled with deeply carved, rhythmic lines, while a small three-dimensional snake emerges from the top. Its dark brown glaze and sculptural surface give the piece a strong, almost architectural presence despite its small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snake is one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac (eto), traditionally associated with renewal, transformation, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original storage box bears an inscription referring to Ise Banko (伊勢萬古 \/ 伊勢万古), a ceramic tradition associated with Mie Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally made as a kogo — a small lidded container used for incense in the Japanese tea ceremony — it also works beautifully as a small sculptural object or collectible piece of Japanese ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 5.5 cm \/ 2.17 in long\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 3.5 cm \/ 1.38 in wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nGood vintage condition with age-related signs of use and wear.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer carefully to the photographs for the condition and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes its original storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact and unusual example of Japanese zodiac imagery translated into a functional tea ceremony object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966310539571,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_213408.jpg?v=1788184169","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-snake-kogo-ise-banko-54263","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}