Qianlong The quatrefoil vessel deftly carved with a ram's head to one side, the mouth pierced forming the spout, the naturalistic curling horns extending to either side of the vessel flanked by fleshy, curling, Mughal-style petals, the angular handle capped with a flat archaistic taotie mask, all raised on a short stepped foot, the domed cover similarly carved with petal-like lappets and surmounted by a tall floral finial, the semi-translucent stone of apple-green tone with dark speckles, elaborately carved hardwood stand. 11cm (4 1/3in) wide. (3).
Qianlong The quatrefoil vessel deftly carved with a ram's head to one side, the mouth pierced forming the spout, the naturalistic curling horns extending to either side of the vessel flanked by fleshy, curling, Mughal-style petals, the angular handle capped with a flat archaistic taotie mask, all raised on a short stepped foot, the domed cover similarly carved with petal-like lappets and surmounted by a tall floral finial, the semi-translucent stone of apple-green tone with dark speckles, elaborately carved hardwood stand. 11cm (4 1/3in) wide. (3).
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