【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 This elegant Japanese porcelain incense container (kogo) is a superb example of Yingqing (影青/Inchinn) ware produced during the Edo period (1603–1868). Embodying the refined aesthetic of Song dynasty Chinese ceramics, it features a characteristic translucent glaze with a delicate bluish-white tone that lends the piece a quiet and sophisticated presence. The circular form is masterfully balanced. The lid is decorated with a faint molded floral motif in low relief, accompanied by concentric incised rings that enhance the understated beauty of the design. Notably, the piece features Kintsugi (gold joinery) repair along the rim. This traditional Japanese technique of repairing chips with urushi lacquer and powdered gold reflects the spirit of Wabi-sabi, transforming historical wear into a unique aesthetic highlight. Although appearing almost white at first glance, the glaze carries the subtle blue-green tint characteristic of Yingqing, produced by trace iron content firing under reduction. Fine crackle throughout the glaze has absorbed centuries of incense and age, creating the warm tonal variations and "patina" (known as keshiki in Japanese) so highly valued by tea practitioners. The incense container is accompanied by its original period wooden storage box, a purple silk shifuku pouch with gold cord, and an additional protective cloth. These accessories reflect the exceptional care with which the piece has been preserved through generations. This work represents a rare and fine example of how Edo-period Japanese potters reinterpreted the luminous elegance of historic Chinese porcelain traditions for the Japanese tea ceremony. Relatively good antique condition. Features Kintsugi repairs to the rim. There is general age-related wear, soiling, and staining to the kogo. The wooden storage box and silk pouch show age-related color changes and character, reflecting their historical authenticity. Please refer to the photos for details. Dimensions: approx. H 3.9 cm W 8.4 cm D 8.4 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!