This ceramic futaoki (蓋置 - lid rest) is made in the shape of a sanbō (三宝・三方) a Shintō offering stand and decorated with the kanji 寅 which symbolises the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac.

A futaoki (蓋置 - lid rest) is a small stand used to hold the lid of the kama or for resting the hishaku on. They are typically made of bamboo, ceramic, or metal, and come in a vast array of shapes and styles. While metal and ceramic futaoki can be quite ornate and are considered more formal, the common and basic bamboo types are largely undecorated and are the least formal style.

Dimensions:

5.8cm (2.3in) - width
4.4cm (1.7in) - height

Condition: Good

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