{"product_id":"kogo-en-laque-urushi-japonaise-en-forme-d-aubergine-de-soko-dojo-et-neriko-billes-d-encens-japonais","title":"Kōgō (dry urushi lacquer censer) by Sōkō Dōjō and Japanese nerikō (incense balls)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"12dd1e66-2e61-4625-9327-c71114a23304\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0072c1-da58-8390-bfaf-49e34aa1147f-65\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0072c1-da58-8390-bfaf-49e34aa1147f-65\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0072c1-da58-8390-bfaf-49e34aa1147f-65\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-127\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"956d4e45-d718-48e3-8f8d-6a2caf5119de\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eIn the art of Japanese incense, the kōgō is a precious small box that preserves and showcases nerikō, refined incense pellets made from precious woods and spices. Together, they embody a sensory tradition rooted in the elegance of gestures and the subtlety of fragrances, which Atelier Ikiwa was keen to celebrate by offering a rigorous selection of superb kōgō, here signed by the lacquer master Sōkō Dōjō, accompanied by their box of nerikō to introduce this little-known art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eThe artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eSōkō Dōjō is a Japanese lacquer master associated with the Yamanaka-nuri tradition, lacquerware production from the Yamanaka Onsen region (Ishikawa Prefecture). Active during the 20th century, he belongs to a generation of artisans who worked primarily for tea ceremonies and chanoyu utensils. Born into a family linked to lacquer arts, he learned the craft from his father and worked for over thirty years on objects for tea arts. His work is part of the Kaga and Yamanaka lacquer traditions, renowned for the precision of woodworking, the quality of lacquer layers, and the care given to interior finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eTechnique and decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eThis kōgō takes the shape of a long Japanese eggplant (nasu), a particularly auspicious motif in Japanese culture. The eggplant is among the images associated with good fortune wishes for the New Year, notably in the expression ichi Fuji, ni taka, san nasubi, where Mount Fuji, the falcon, and the eggplant are considered happy omens when they appear in the first dream of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eThe piece is made using kanshitsu (dry lacquer), a technique allowing for the creation of light, resistant, and highly sculptural forms from layers of cloth or paper impregnated with urushi lacquer. The exterior surface alternates the deep, glossy black of urushi lacquer with a more matte and textured treatment at the stem, whose irregular reliefs evoke the rough texture of a real eggplant. The long, thin, and slightly curved silhouette gives the object a very naturalistic presence while maintaining the elegance of a tea utensil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eThe interior is entirely covered with gold leaf, applied to create a luminous and slightly vibrant surface. This contrast between the black, almost austere exterior, and the gilded interior gives the piece its full strength: when closed, it evokes a simple, familiar vegetable; when opened, it reveals a precious space intended to hold the nerikō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eThe nerikō\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eTo enjoy the kōgō as intended, a box of nerikō is also included. This box contains thirty-six nerikō pellets, each composed of a delicately fragrant blend with a sandalwood base, created by one of Kyoto's oldest incense houses. To use them, place two or three in the kōgō, and leave the lid slightly ajar. If you wish to stop the diffusion of the fragrance, simply close the lid. The nerikō pellets should be replaced when they become dry. It is important to keep unused nerikō in their airtight plastic bag to prevent them from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3814\"\u003eTo discover the art of Japanese kōgō and nerikō, we invite you to read the article we wrote on the subject, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/blogs\/histoires\/kogo-et-neriko-la-rencontre-entre-la-matiere-et-l-encens-japonais\" title=\"Article kogo et neriko\"\u003eavailable via this link\u003c\/a\u003e. Other kōgō are available on the website, feel free to browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/collections\/encens\" title=\"Collection encens\"\u003eour selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"4035\"\u003eFor the kōgō: tomobako protective box made of paulownia wood bearing the inscription of the work, the artisan's signature, and seal.\u003cbr data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"3974\"\u003eFor the nerikō: box containing thirty-six nerikō pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4240\"\u003eThe kōgō and nerikō will be packaged together in a white cardboard box wrapped in a beautifully knotted textile, making it an original, unique, and very elegant ready-to-give gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4242\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003ePractical information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4336\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4292\"\u003eJapan, Yamanaka Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4393\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4351\"\u003eLength 12 cm - Width 3cm - Height 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4418\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (with box)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4416\"\u003e61gr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4475\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4432\"\u003ePaper (or fabric), Japanese urushi lacquer, gold leaf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4497\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4487\"\u003eShōwa Era (1926 - 1989)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4527\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"5056\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4552\"\u003ePlace two or three nerikō pellets in the kōgō, leave the lid slightly ajar to diffuse the fragrance or closed to stop diffusion, replace pellets when they become dry, and store unused pellets in their airtight bag. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Do not ingest. Avoid prolonged skin contact. In case of discomfort or olfactory sensitivity, discontinue use. Store away from heat, humidity, and direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4899\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLacquer object care:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean with a very soft cloth to avoid scratches, dampened with a little lukewarm water if necessary (never soak lacquer objects). No microwave, dishwasher, dryer. Do not expose to direct sunlight for a long time (risk of discoloration). If the atmosphere is very dry and very hot, and to avoid the risk of cracking, a glass filled with water can be placed next to the lacquer object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atelier Ikiwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55787670798676,"sku":"LJ-SE-03-24","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/kogo-art-encens-artisanat-japonais-monko-kodo-neriko-heian-kyoto-atelier-ikiwa-A5.jpg?v=1778619076","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/kogo-en-laque-urushi-japonaise-en-forme-d-aubergine-de-soko-dojo-et-neriko-billes-d-encens-japonais","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}