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This listing is for a Karatsu-ware kogo made around 20 years ago by Enichi Gama.  It is made of high-fired stoneware clay and moulded to resemble a persimmon.  Its size and shape is suitable for both woodchip and kneaded incense, although pottery kogo are typically used for kneaded incense during the cooler months. The mark of the kiln can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box. 

Enichi Gama is a Karatsu-ware kiln located near Enichi Temple in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture.  The current master is Masuda Toukei, and the kiln specializes in Chosen Karatsu and hand-painted brushwork pieces.  The white ash glaze on their Chosen Karatsu wares is particularly milky, and this is achieved through reduction firings.  Also Enichi Gama mixes their clay the same as 17th century Ko-Karatsu potters did - a lot of sand with just a little iron.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Karatsu-ware is a style of pottery produced in and around Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It’s known for its sturdiness and simple style. This type of pottery is made from clay high in iron and can be undecorated or decorated with an iron-based underglaze, giving an earthy, simple, and natural feeling to the pieces. Karatsu-ware features a rich variety of products, including rice bowls, plates, jars, vases and other general items for everyday living.

Kogo are for holding incense during the tea ceremony. Kogo vary depending on the season. In summer wooden kogo are used for holding chips of incense wood, and in winter ceramic kogo are used for holding kneaded incense intended for the hearth. During the tea ceremony, incense is added to the charcoal fire during the charcoal-laying procedure.

Sizes

Box:  H.8.6cm (3.3”) x 9.1cm (3.5”) x 9.1cm (3.5”)

Kogo:  H.4.4cm (1.7”) x 6.2cm (2.4”) across

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.