Small covered box for storing incense, called kogo. Hand-modeled in the shape of Mount Fuji. Near the top of the mountain flies a falcon (relief applique) and at the foot of the mountain are three eggplants. This grouping refers to the first dream of the New Year, hatsuyume. To dream of Mount Fuji, a falcon and an eggplant on the first night of the New Year is considered good luck.
Porcelain with translucent, crackled bluish glaze with spots of green and brown.
Impressed maker’s mark "Inyo" in bottom (unidentified potter). Japan, first half 20th century.
H ca. 1-5/8 x L ca. 1-3/8 inches
Some unobtrusive fritting along edges and a short firing crack in cover. All in all very good condition.
Paper collection label with no. 1127. From a private FL collection of incense boxes, water droppers and other antiques
