A FINE LACQUER KOGO (INCENSE BOX) WITH KANZAN AND JITTOKU Japan, late 19th century Of lobed square shape, bearing a fine roiro ground, the lid masterfully lacquered in iro-e togidashi-e depicting Kanzan and Jittoku examining a scroll. The inside and underside of dense nashiji. SIZE 7.5 x 7.5 x 2.3 cm Condition: Superb condition with extremely minimal surface wear including very light scratches. Provenance: British private collection. Auction comparison: Compare to a lacquered kogo from the same workshop, sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 6 November 2007, London, lot 177 (sold for 2,040 GBP).