Qianlong The vessel of flattened pear-shaped form, rising from a spreading foot to a tapering neck and lipped rim, each side well carved with a central band depicting a taotie mask, between two further bands decorated with floral arabesques and ruyi leaves, the neck flanked by a pair of Mughal-style handles shaped as curling acanthus leaves, the stone of pale spinach-green tone with paler green inclusions and dark green mottling. 14.5cm (5 1/2in) high.