Kogo (Incense Container) - Kutani Ware Mark: Phoenix Artist: Saichi Matsumoto (Holder of Intangible Cultural Property Qualification for Kutani Ware) Size: 7.5cm x 3cm The unique phoenix bird design and the Kin-sai (gold painting) cloud pattern, a specialty of Kanazawa, are truly remarkable. I feel the artist's relaxed and open-minded spirit is expressed in the brushwork. This piece was created when the artist was 47 years old, considered his prime. He has received numerous prestigious awards, and his works are displayed in the Akasaka State Guest House's electric lamps. About 30 years ago, I saw this at a Kutani ware exhibition at the Tamaya Department Store in Fukuoka and immediately fell in love with it, purchasing it and keeping it carefully stored. Price reduction: 28,500 yen -> 27,000 yen -> 25,000 yen