清十七 / 十八世紀 銅松鼠小香筒

cast in the form of a miniature vase set with loop handles, a squirrel eating grapes at its base

The incense stick holder is generally in good condition. There is some wear along the edges as visible on the photo, some minute nicks to the tip-end of the squirrel ears and snout or to the rim of the vase, all minor and consistent with age.
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