Late Qing dynasty Raised on three lion-mask and claw feet, the cylindrical vessel exquisitely carved with a central band of floral roundels framed by two bands of raised bosses and set off by intricately carved chilong headed handles suspending single loose rings, the domed cover repeating the floral band and accented by four raised flanges of recumbent chilong enclosing a central ferocious dragon finial surmounting a hollow center, the stone a luscious watery greenish white color of even color and translucency. 5in (12.7cm) high, 6 3/16in (15.8cm) across (4).