A small parcel-gilt bronze incense holder, 17th century | 十七世紀 銅局部鎏金雜寶紋獸耳香插

A small parcel-gilt bronze incense holder 

17th century

十七世紀 銅局部鎏金雜寶紋獸耳香插

of narrow cylindrical form resting on three ruyi-shaped feet, set with a pair of beast-masks issuing loop handles, the body cast with a register enclosing assorted scholarly objects including books, scrolls, dominoes, and chess pieces above a band of pendent leaves, all between bands of keyfret 

Height 4 in., 10.2 cm