19th century Japanese Lacquer Incense Box(Kogo) in the Shape of an Egg.

4 × 2.5 × 2.5 inches

The lacquered design on this box creates a speckled and textured long egg shape. The top shows the boards of the traditional game of GO developed in China over 3000 years ago and popular in Edo era Japan where it was taught in schools and developed professional players. Sprinkled gold interior.