a small ewer with a matching cover. The pouring spout and rim descend into a gracefully indented neck. An elephant-head handle suspends a ring under the spout. A stylized dragon handle is attached to the pitcher?s back. The body flares into a ribbed melon shape with floral carving and terminated into a raised ribbed foot. The carved domed cover bears a lotus bud knop. The ewer nestles comfortably in its own fitted silk covered hard-cushion inside a wooden box with sliding lid. Qing Dynasty.