A fine Satsuma Koro, late Edo/ Meiji period, 1860-70, mark of Dai Nippon (great Japan), signature, the censer with lion head ring handles and fantastic creature tripod feet, a well modelled shi shi lion dog to the cover, decorated to the body with four figural panels in a refined light palette with accents of gosu blue and turquoise, and delicate brocade and moriage enhancements, character marks to banner, height 25 cm