Small lacquered wooden kogo in the shape of a reclining tsuru (red-headed crane), head turned backwards, beak pointing towards its back. It is in gold and black lacquer, while the top of the head is red lacquered. The wings are treated in gold hiramaki e and takamaki e. The head and top of the body act as a lid, while the bottom holds the incense. The interior and bottom are in nashiji lacquer. Japan, Edo period, 19th century. H. 6.5 cm