SAKAIDA Kakiemon, XII – Japanese Porcelain Kogo A *kōgō* (incense container) is a vessel used to hold the incense burned in a tea room; despite being small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand, it is a crucial utensil that helps set the atmosphere for the entire tea gathering. In the tea ceremony, it is used during the charcoal-laying procedure (*sumi-temae*) to provide incense to be burned alongside the charcoal; typically, three pieces of incense are placed inside—two are positioned near the charcoal, while the third is shown to the guests for their appreciation. Object details Maker / artist: SAKAIDA Kakiemon, XII (十二代酒井田柿右衛門) Period: 1920 Material: porcelain Country of origin: Japan Signature / mark: inscription/mark stated by the source Measurements: Height: 4.4 cm; Width: 6 cm; Depth: 5.4 cm; Weight: 143 g Number of objects: 1 Condition Box shows damage, stains in several places, and fraying along the edges. Included items wooden box