Copper-alloy covered tripod incense burner, China, 17th century Ding-shaped, inspired by archaic bronzes, the openwork lid is finely engraved with foliage and flowers. The body, adorned with a similar motif, is surmounted by a neck decorated with a frieze of molded Grecians, surmounted by a frieze of engraved lingzhi mushroom heads. The three feet are surmounted by lion heads, mouths open. Wooden base in the shape of three interconnected lingzhi mushroom heads. Height: 27 cm Wooden base.