A BRONZE 'IMMORTAL' INCENSE-STICK CONTAINER MING DYNASTY

of square section, tapering toward the base, with four waisted legs, each side with a scene of an immortal in relief between a pierced panel above and bands of waves and panels enclosing mythical beasts below, the flanged lip set with opposing dragon-form handles, interior with a pewter liner

A similar container of circular section, with very similar handles, dated to the 16th century is illustrated in Michel Maucuer, Bronzes de la Chine imperiale des Song aux Qing, Paris, 2013, no. 88.