This is presumed to be a ceramic incense container (kogo) from the mid-Showa period, made in Kutani ware (mark: Moriyama). It features a beautiful design of various flowers in gold. It appears to have been used by my grandmother in the tea ceremony. Diameter: Approximately 7.7cm Height: Approximately 3.5cm Weight: Approximately 100g It is believed to have been used as a tea utensil to hold kneaded incense (neri-ko), fragrant wood, or incense chips. To prevent the oil and fragrance of the fragrant wood and kneaded incense from seeping into the pottery and to prevent discoloration and odor transfer, the inside of the container itself is finished with metal (gold or a layer containing a lot of metal powder). (Pottery integrated type, gold-lined kogo) It can also be used as a small item container or decoration. There are some small areas where the gold on the inside rim is chipped or missing, and there are scratches and crazing due to aging. The gold and colored painting are in reasonably good condition. Unfortunately, there is no box, so it will be carefully packed and sent in a suitable box. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.