Ryukyu Mother-of-Pearl Incense Container
299.00 $
Description
This is a mother-of-pearl incense container made by Sōshō III.
An incense container is a lidded vessel for holding incense, used in tea ceremonies to decorate shelves or alcoves. They are often appreciated as objects of art and come in a wide variety of types. This incense container is made of lacquerware and can be used from May to October. Aogai does not refer to a specific type of shell, but rather a type of lacquer craft where shell patterns are inlaid into the lacquered surface or wooden base. Inlaid work using thick shell is called raden, while work using thin shell is called aogai. The surface of this incense container features intricate arabesque patterns inlaid with shell, demonstrating meticulous work and high skill. The shell shimmers beautifully in seven colors – green, pink, orange, purple, blue, white, and more – depending on the viewing angle.
Diameter: Approx. 9 cm
Height: Approx. 2.3 cm
Wood
Lacquer coating
Details
CategoryCraftConditionSome scratches/marksShippingIncluded in price (by seller)FromFukui
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Delivery in 24/48 h
SHIPPINGS
Free shipping in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal.
For other countries the shipping cost will be paid by the client.
DELIVERY TIME (as of delivery)
Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal: 1-2 working days.
Other countries, we attach a table with those that are open in the online store, indicating transporter and transit days.
Free returns
The return period is 14 calendar days from the receipt of the order.
Carriers for change of size in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal, are in charge of 24HRS.