A SMALL BRONZE 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER 17th CenturyScholar's desk items from a London private collection, lots 688-724A SMALL BRONZE 'LUDUAN' INCENSE BURNER17th CenturyModelled standing four-square with open jaws bearing teeth for the release of smoke, the four feet each pinning a snake which rises up the left side of the body, its horned head forming a hinged cover, the beast with finely delineated mane with curling hair, the cocked ears pierced along with four circular apertures set on either side of the body within curling flames for the release of smoke.6cm (2 3/8in) highIt is rare to find miniature luduan-form censers cast with this level of detail. For another example see Sotheby's, London, 10 May 2017, lot 29.