Incense holder, gold and silver colored Iroha

This incense holder tastefully depicts a line from the Iroha poem, "Iroha ni ho he to," through an illustrated illustration. A kōgo is a small container with a lid for holding incense and is a type of tea ceremony utensil. This is a modern piece that allows you to feel the beauty of Japanese culture. This piece is made on a potter's wheel, with letters painted on it using black paint and ceramic rubber, and then carefully outlined with gold and silver. Each time a color is added, the piece is fired again and again, taking time to complete. Because the clay shrinks differently at the top and bottom of the container, it is extremely difficult to line up the characters exactly, making this a valuable incense holder with only a few finished pieces. It can be used to store tea leaves or coffee beans, as a small item holder, or as interior decoration. It would also make a great gift for someone special. You can also enjoy watching the depth of the color increase as you use it. Diameter 6.0cm Height 8.5cm Weight 220g *Do not use microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, cleansers, nylon scrubbers, etc. *Please note that although the lid and body of this incense holder fit together perfectly, they are not airtight.