A mother-of-pearl inlaid incense box (kogo)
China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), c. early 17th Century
Of hexagonal shape decorated with a karako (Chinese boy) playing amongst scrolling foliage, shippo-diaper motif to the sides, the interior decorated with grapes on a vine. 2cm high, 2.5cm wide.
Cat. 166
China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), c. early 17th Century
Of hexagonal shape decorated with a karako (Chinese boy) playing amongst scrolling foliage, shippo-diaper motif to the sides, the interior decorated with grapes on a vine. 2cm high, 2.5cm wide.
Cat. 166
China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), c. early 17th Century
Of hexagonal shape decorated with a karako (Chinese boy) playing amongst scrolling foliage, shippo-diaper motif to the sides, the interior decorated with grapes on a vine. 2cm high, 2.5cm wide.
Cat. 166