Tripod copper alloy ding-shaped incense burner, China, 17th-18th centuryA brown and bronze patina, the body is compressed and rises to a curved neck and a slightly flared rim topped by two bridge-shaped handles that spread outward at their bases. The whole rests on three small conical feet surrounding an apocryphal Xuande sigillary mark with four characters. Height : 9 cm ; diameter : 12,5 cm ; weight : 1257 gSmall dent in the body and some oxidation spots especially on one of the handles . This form is inspired by archaic bronzes.