● Kajikawa Mark ● Maki-e ● Incense Tray ● Kanko (Drum) ● Kanko Maki-e ● Raden (Mother-of-Pearl Inlay) ● Nashiji (Pear Skin) ● Kajikawa ● Edo Period This is an incense tray with Kanko (drum) maki-e, bearing the mark of the Kajikawa school, a group of maki-e artists who served the Tokugawa family. The three-dimensional raised areas are densely detailed and exquisitely crafted, showing no signs of lifting or peeling due to aging, which is common in raised maki-e. The wood grain of the drum's body is rendered with astonishing technique, and the raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) arranged on the ivy is elegant, with lovely red berries, making this a very high-quality maki-e piece. The condition is good, with some slight scratches, but there are no significant damages. The paulownia wood box has some damage and age-related stains. Size: 24.5 x 22.4 x 1.8 cm Accessories: Paulownia wood box ● "Kanko (Drum)" refers to: A word derived from a Chinese historical story, it is a drum set up to encourage remonstrations (criticisms) to the ruler. Because excellent politics were carried out, no one struck the drum, and as a result, moss grew on the drum, and chickens even perched on it. From this story, it is known as "Kankodori (Drum and Chicken)," and is a symbol of a peaceful world.