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This listing is for a Kyo-ware kogo made around 40 years ago by noted potter, Ishida Rainosuke. It is moulded to resemble an ox, and coated in clear glaze with gold overglaze trim. Its size and shape is suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded incense, although pottery kogo are typically used for kneaded incense during the cooler months. This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Ox back in 1973. The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box. 

Ishida Rainosuke (b.1903) was a Kyo-ware potter with a background in sculpture.  He graduated from the sculpture department of the Kyoto University of Arts and went on to study under Numata Ichiga (1873-1954).  Numata was an award winning sculptor in both Japan and overseas and Ishida studied moulding techniques from him.  During his career he received several awards at the Bunten and Teiten Exhibitions (now known as the Nitten Fine Arts Exhibition), and he became a member of the Japan Sculpture Association.  He also became a permanent member of the Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition, and the Kyoto Art and Craft Artist Association.  His work is on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, and he is perhaps best known for his skilful rendering of junishi okimono. **Fellow sellers this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.

Kyo-ware originated in the 17th century in Kyoto and features overglaze enamel pigments on a porcelain base. The porcelain base acts as white canvas, allowing for beautiful and superior quality designs to be painted. Kyo-ware artisans traditionally produced chawan and utensils for the tea ceremony, however contemporary potters specialize in tableware, tea ceremony items, incense holders, and okimono. Kyo-ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1977.

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.5.8cm (2.2”) x L.9.3cm (3.6”) x W.5.3cm (2”)

Kogo:  H.3.4cm (1.3”) x L.7.5cm (2.9”) x W.3.7cm (1.4”)

Condition

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

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