The vessel is raised on three columnar supports and is crisply cast in relief on the sides with three taotie masks positioned between the legs, and centered on and separated by flanges. The horns of the masks are formed by dragons, and the masks are on a leiwen ground below two bail handles that rise from the slightly inward-canted rim. The patina is of dark grey color and there is some malachite encrustation. Good condition 18.8 cm. heightPROVENANCE A private collection, Switzerland