A metal alloy incense clock


Late Qing/Republic periodConstructed in the shape of a ruyi scepter with a long auspicious inscription cut into the top of the lid, the conforming base built to support two shallow trays, a fitted tamper and a small spoon (areas of verdigris and tarnishing to patina consistent with use).13 3/8in (34cm) long
|The lengthy inscription to the lid reads in part: Yannian yishou fugui jixiang weilai changle [] []. An incense clock dated to the Late Qing dynasty with the same inscription was offered in these rooms as lot 8275 in sale 18013 of 16 March 2010.