Incense Box in the Shape of a Book early 19th century Japan The old couple beneath the pine depicted on the book-shaped cover refer to the legent of the spirit of the gods of Sumiyoshi and Takasago. On the ivory inner tray is a still-life arrangement of Noh mask, mask box, hand drum and props for the auspicious dance of the old man in the play Okina. Around the sides of the box is a scattering of plum blossoms, pine cones and bamboo leaves, a delightful reference to the auspicious "Three Friends of Winter", the pine, bamboo and plum, which gladden the winter with their evergreen foliage and early blossom and are thus emblematic of long life and fortitude.. Incense Box in the Shape of a Book 58356

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Incense Box in the Shape of a Book early 19th century Japan The old couple beneath the pine depicted on the book-shaped cover refer to the legent of the spirit of the gods of Sumiyoshi and Takasago. On the ivory inner tray is a still-life arrangement of Noh mask, mask box, hand drum and props for the auspicious dance of the old man in the play Okina. Around the sides of the box is a scattering of plum blossoms, pine cones and bamboo leaves, a delightful reference to the auspicious "Three Friends of Winter", the pine, bamboo and plum, which gladden the winter with their evergreen foliage and early blossom and are thus emblematic of long life and fortitude.. Incense Box in the Shape of a Book 58356

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