Featured Satsuma wall pocket

Hi, I purchased what I believe to be a Satsuma wall pocket (or perhaps a bird feeder) in a junk shop recently.
It's signed but the signature is partly worn so I'm not sure what it says. Who am I kidding - even complete I wouldn't know! Although at least I'd be able to look it up on Gotheberg. Hopefully someone will have seen something like this before - I can't see anything (oriental) like it online at all.
Thanks in advance.

 

I have no idea what it is but would expect a wall pocket to be flat at the back. It’s lovely, very unusual, I’m intrigued and hope someone knows what it is!

 

No clue.Very intriguing. Can it be a vessel that was modified to fit a specific purpose. That small square slot/hole looks crudely done. Maybe for mounting. Almost certain the very knowledgeable people on this forum will know.

 

Unusual form, it does look like it was meant to hang and I can't think of a better purpose than for flowers or incense. It is in the Awata style, could be anywhere from 1890-1920's I guess. The mark is for Kinkozan, they made high quality Satsuma as well as lower end items like this.

 

Thanks so much, I didn’t recognise the signature, I do have other Kinkosan pieces so will have to have another look. Cheers Jacqui

 

This is a Kinkozan mark on an Awata piece I have, the form is scrawled and very different from the properly scripted formal work on their high quality pieces.

 

The shape reminds me of a Cacao pod.

 

Ah, that would make sense as the painting on my other pieces is of much higher quality. This piece is quite "rustic" by comparison. thank you