Description A RARE CIRCULAR LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE CONTAINER) WITH KIRINJapan, late 17th to early 18th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)The circular lidded kogo (incense container) bearing a lustrous roiro ground and decorated in stunning gold hiramaki-e with nashiji highlights depicting a fierce kirin standing on a rock by bamboo and camellia bushes, the image continuing on the sides and further adorned with kirigane flakes, the interior with sprays of camellia and bamboo leaves on a sparse hirame ground.DIAMETER 8.6 cmCondition: Good condition with minor associated wear including tiny losses to lacquer and some surface scratches. Presents very well.Provenance: British private collection.