The incense box, or kogo, is 2.8cm high and 8.5cm in diameter.
The 1835 Burghley Inventory records: ‘Japan Closet, Japan in the Glass case opposite the door(s), sic, A Leaf Shaped Box GJ.’
The 1867 Burghley Inventory records: ‘Cabinets, No 88 Japan Closet, A gold japan leaf shaped box.’
Now described as peach-shaped, it is quite possible that this box was considered leaf-shaped in the 19th Century.
Exhibited: ‘Export Lacquer: Reflection of the West in Black & Gold Makie.’ 2008, Kyoto Museum & Suntory Museum, Tokyo, Cat. No.218.
