MING DYNASTYThe globular body cast with taotie masks divided by raised flanges, beneath a narrow band with further archaistic motifs repeated on the cover, the neck mounted with a swing handle, and all raised on a flared foot, the surface with malachite colour encrustation, 1.3kg, 25cm overall. (2)Provenance: purchased from Christie's London, 1st September 1994.