Aogai Hexagonal Incense Case - Gen Ryoko (Masao) - Tea Ceremony Utensil

Abalone Hexagonal Incense Container
Gen Ryoko (Masao)
With Original Box

This incense container features abalone inlay with a clean, color-shifting design.
The abalone inlay depicts a landscape with a house, shore, a boat on the water, and figures, reminiscent of a traditional Japanese painting.
The sides are also decorated with abalone inlay.
The interior is finished with red lacquer.

In excellent condition, with no scratches or chips, comparable to unused items.

This item has been stored for a long time.

Height: 2.0 cm (when lid is closed)
Diameter: 7.5 cm (diagonal from corner to corner)

The paulownia wood box has some dullness, dirt, and sticker residue.

We appreciate your understanding of the above points. We welcome those who can use this item to purchase it.

[Biography]
Born in 1920
1932: Studied carving and lacquer techniques under Mr. Tsuneyoshi Kizu.
1936: Enrolled in the Lacquerware Department of Takaoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vocational School.
1951: Became independent and started own business.
1976: Certified as a Traditional Craftsman.
1986: Designated as a Preserver of Traditional Industrial Technologies of Takaoka City.
1959: Awarded the Prefectural Industrial Research Institute Director's Prize at the Midori-kai Lacquerware Exhibition.
1969: Awarded the Takaoka Mayor's Prize at the Midori-kai Lacquerware Exhibition.
Awarded the Japan Federation of Local Products and Tourism President's Prize at the National Lacquerware Exhibition.
1972: Awarded the Toyama Governor's Prize at the Takaoka Lacquerware New Works Exhibition.
1976: Awarded the Japan Lacquerware Association President's Prize at the National Lacquerware Exhibition.
1983: Awarded the Outstanding Technician Award by the Japan Lacquerware Association.
1985: Awarded by the National Lacquerware Cooperative Federation.

Type: Tea Ceremony Utensil