A BRONZE 'FOREIGNERS' INCENSE BURNER AND COVER Yuan DynastyScholar's desk items from a London private collection, lots 688-724A BRONZE 'FOREIGNERS' INCENSE BURNER AND COVERYuan DynastyThe rounded body with three equally spaced nodules to the shoulders supported on three foreigner figures, the shoulders set with twin flame handles, surmounted by a domed pierced cover with a lion dog finial.15cm (5 1/8in) highThe unusual shape of the present incense burner combined with the seam to the shoulders below a band of circular impressions indicates that the shape of the incense burner may be based on a leather prototype.