Of tapered "dou" or rice-measure form, three sides carved with landscapes, cleverly incorporating fissures into the design, the fourth with an inscription in low relief and "seal", the tops of the scrolled handles with archaistic masks, the underside with seal, possibly reading "Yongbao", a fine polish overall.(L: 4 11/16 in (across handles))PROVENANCE:Property from a private South American collection