de section carrée, le corps flanqué de deux anses en forme de têtes d'animaux, à décor polychrome sur fond bleu turquoise de larges masques de taotie, frises de dragons et de chimères ailées affrontées 

1900年代蒐集於中國
後於家族流傳至今

One animal mask handle is loose but still attached. There is overall pitting to the enamels and a few losses, some filled in. The gilding is worn and scratched. There is an area of repair to the enamel at the right side of one side (3.5 x 5 cm) and some smaller areas. There is also repair to the enamel to the left and right sides of two sides.
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