{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-tiger-kogo-incense-75112","title":"Vintage Japanese Tiger Kogo Incense Container","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage Japanese kogo, or incense container, created in the sculptural form of a tiger, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact ceramic form depicts a resting tiger with bold hand-painted black stripes across a warm ivory-toned body. Its simplified shape and expressive markings give the piece an unusually graphic and almost contemporary presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe division between the lid and base is incorporated directly into the body, allowing the piece to appear as a small ceramic tiger sculpture when closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original storage box bears the name “Kizan” (貴山). Further details regarding the artist or kiln have not been conclusively identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, kogo are small containers used to hold incense during the Japanese tea ceremony. Today, this piece can equally be appreciated as a collectible Japanese ceramic object or small animal sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger (tora) is one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac and has traditionally been associated with courage and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 7 cm \/ 2.76 in long\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 3 cm \/ 1.18 in high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent vintage condition with no noticeable signs of use or damage.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease refer to the photographs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes its original signed storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive Japanese ceramic object combining traditional tea culture with an expressive and highly graphic animal form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53966310080819,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_125251.jpg?v=1788148983","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-tiger-kogo-incense-75112","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}