Japanese, 19th century (possibly earlier), diminutive four-footed incense burner with finely crackled glaze and delicately modeled [shi-shi] lion on top; associated [tomobako] includes an inscription for “Satsuma [shi-shi] incense pot,” 5 x 3-1/2 in.,. Condition: censor small chip to one foot, tomobako good condition with age staining, tying cords disintegrated. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina censor small chip to one foot, tomobako good condition with age staining, tying cords disintegrated