of archaic form, the vessel with oblong body flanked with two mythical-beast-form loop handles, supported on a dome-shaped pedestal, carved in relief with several bands enclosing geometric patterns, the domed cover set with four upright flanges with scalloped edges, enclosing the central medallion with a foliated dragon amidst clouds in low relief, the base of the vessel impressed with a four-character Qianlong mark (29cm wide)