Kashiwanoha (Oak Leaf) Kogo (Incense Container) Made by Shuso, with Tomobako (Original Box) Wood Carving Tea Ceremony Utensils Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival) Early Summer Kogo This is a wood-carved kogo in the shape of an oak leaf. In the tea ceremony, a kogo is a container for kneaded incense or fragrant wood, and those with designs that match the season or event are used. This item is a kogo that depicts an oak leaf. The oak is considered an auspicious design symbolizing "family prosperity" and "descendants' prosperity" because the old leaves do not fall until new buds appear. It is a kogo often used at the Tango no Sekku and tea ceremonies in early summer. The lid and body fit well, and it is a beautifully crafted wood-carved kogo with a beautiful wood grain. The box inscription reads "Kashiwanoha Kogo Shuso," and the kogo also has the "Shuso" stamp on the back. Comes with a tomobako. You can enjoy it as a tea ceremony utensil, as a seasonal decoration, or as a collection item. [Condition of the product] Unused, stored item. There are no noticeable scratches or chips, and the condition is good. Please understand that there may be minor scratches due to storage. The tomobako has some signs of aging due to storage. [Material, dimensions, etc.] Wood Approx. 6.8cm x Approx. 5cm x Approx. 1.7cm Box inscription "Kashiwanoha Kogo Shuso" Kogo back stamp "Shuso" #TeaCeremonyUtensils #Kogo #Kashiwaba (Oak Leaf) #KashiwanohaKogo #TangoNoSekku #EarlySummerTeaCeremonyUtensils #WoodCarvedKogo #TeaCeremony