Its deep U-shaped body rising from three curved triangular blade legs and broadening to an oblong cupped mouth, flanked with two posts. The exterior cast with key fret all over the body with a band of alternating flowers and vines in the midle section. A loop handle issuing a dragon head mask. A twenty-two-character inscription cast in relief under the mouth dating its creation in the year of 1918, early Republic period (1912-1949). Condition: Nice patina commensurate with age, in great condition. Height: 5 7/8"， 14.8 cm; Width: 6 1/8", 15.5 cm.