A hammered iron tripod incense burner in the form of an archaistic Chinese ding

A hammered iron tripod incense burner in the form of an archaistic Chinese ding
Meiji period (late 19th century), signed Sobi (Yamada Sobi; 1871-1916)
The tripod body finely hammered, the pierced lid designed with a phoenix, applied with a removable silver liner, the incised signature on underside
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high
With original wood box sealed Yamada Sobi on the reverse side