Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Resin Incense Container Kogo Vtg Nashiji BA641 table Vintage Japanese Bamboo Basket

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Basket

We acquired this item from the temple in Tajimi

The ends are slightly damaged but that does not affect the design

26 cm long x 18 cm wide x 1 cm tall

Characters on the back: 南蛮兜（桃山時代）Nanban kabuto helmet (Momoyama period)

Japanese Buddhist Altar Fitting Resin Incense Container Kogo Vtg Nashiji BA641 table Vintage Japanese Bamboo BasketVintage Japanese Buddhist Incense Container Kogo This is a vintage Japanese incense container, or Kogo, used in Buddhist altars. A kogo is a small container with a lid and is used for keeping powder type or woodchip type incense for Buddhist ceremonies. It is a coppery orange color with gold specks. The lid sits flush and loosely on the top. Orange, gold Resin C1980 Item weight: 45 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Approx. 7. 5 cm wide x 3 cm tall Good