This is a fine kogo (incense container) with a detailed painting of a rooster, including its feathers, in overglaze enamel and gold. The accompanying box is marked "Chicken Kogo" on the lid and "Made by Zengo" on the side. The back of the kogo bears the Eiraku mark. There are no scratches or repairs, the exposed clay is clean, and the overall condition is excellent. Comes with a wooden box. Dimensions: 7.9 cm (length) x 4 cm (width) x 6.3 cm (height) *All measurements are maximum values. ▢ 17th Eiraku Zengo (Jizen) Born 1944 - Present One of the Senke Jisshoku (Ten Craftsmen of the Sen Family). Eldest son of the 16th Soken. Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in Japanese painting in 1966. Completed a master's degree in ceramics at the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1968. Held the "Kyoto Crafts Exhibition" in Cologne, Germany in 1991, and the "Cologne Wind - Kyoto Crafts Exhibition" at Takashimaya in Kyoto and Tokyo. In 1994, held the "MYSTERES DU FEU A KYOTO/EIRAKU Koichi" exhibition in Paris, France, and the "Brilliant Light and Color - Eiraku Koichi Exhibition" at Takashimaya in Kyoto. Awarded the Gold Prize at the International Iro-e Competition '97 Kutani in 1997. On January 1, 1998, he succeeded to the name of the 17th Eiraku Zengo. Held the "Commemorative Exhibition of the 17th Eiraku Zengo" at Takashimaya in Kyoto and Tokyo in 1999. In 2001, held the "Tradition and Creation of Tea Ceramics and Tea Ceremony Crafts of the Senke Jisshoku Eiraku Family" at the Kitayama Kaikan of the Omotesenke in Kyoto. Held a solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi in 2002. In 2004, received the name "Koyokoan" from the 14th Omotesenke head, Jimyo-sai. In 2021, the 18th Eiraku Zengo succeeded to the name. His retired name is "Jizen." [Reference] Eiraku-ke: Seika of Kyo-yaki, Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #Chawan-ya Shokudo #Kogo #Rooster #Year of the Rooster #Tea Ceremony #Sen no Rikyu #Omotesenke #Sen Soryo #Urasenke #Sen Soshitsu #Mushakoji-senke #Sen Soshu #Painting #Senke Jisshoku #Eiraku #Jizen #Antique Art #Kyoto #Tea Ceremony #Tea Room #Tea Party