Covered copper-alloy incense burner, China, 17th century Large ding-shaped tripod incense burner inspired by archaic bronzes. The lid is surmounted by a fô dog, its paw on a brocade ball. Long handles rising to the top. The neck is decorated with Greek friezes. The round body has three feet, the top of which is decorated with a Buddhist lion's head. Height: 63 cm Casting defects throughout.