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Ox-cart celadon Gissha seiji
Gissha Celadon Box
The Heian court carriage, in porcelain. A box that tells a thousand years of history.
125,00€
Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard
Plus que 1 en stock, expédié depuis la France
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Retours sous 30 jours
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Product description
The gissha is the ox-drawn carriage of the Japanese nobility of the Heian period, between the 9th and 12th centuries. Court ladies, poets, and lords traveled in them through Kyoto, curtains drawn, amidst the rustle of silk. This small celadon porcelain box reproduces its form with affectionate precision: the slightly curved roof with upturned corners, the carriage body decorated with incised floral scrolls, the spoked wheel carved into the solid piece, and the protruding pole and shafts. The grey-green celadon glaze covers the whole in a single sweep, uniform and soft to the touch. The lid lifts off: the box is functional, designed to hold incense, a seal, or a few small precious items. It is a cabinet piece, made to sit on a desk, a tokonoma shelf, or a coffee table. It does not need to be explained to be appreciated. But once you know what it represents, you look at it differently.
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About this object
The gissha is the ox-drawn carriage of the Japanese nobility of the Heian period, between the 9th and 12th centuries. Court ladies, poets, and lords traveled in them through Kyoto, curtains drawn, amidst the rustle of silk. This small celadon porcelain box reproduces its form with affectionate precision: the slightly curved roof with upturned corners, the carriage body decorated with incised floral scrolls, the spoked wheel carved into the solid piece, and the protruding pole and shafts. The grey-green celadon glaze covers the whole in a single sweep, uniform and soft to the touch. The lid lifts off: the box is functional, designed to hold incense, a seal, or a few small precious items. It is a cabinet piece, made to sit on a desk, a tokonoma shelf, or a coffee table. It does not need to be explained to be appreciated. But once you know what it represents, you look at it differently.
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Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the shape of this box represent?
The gissha, the ox-drawn carriage used by the Japanese nobility of the Heian period (9th-12th century).
What can this box be used for?
As an incense box (kōgō), a seal or jewellery box, or as a collector's piece displayed on its own.
How do I look after it?
Wash it by hand and handle it with care.
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