provenance: measurements:Length: 15 5/8 inches weight:approx. 2 3/4 lbs. The poem translates roughly as:
Made in the Imperial Workshops
"As I was appointed this position, I ought to give fortune to the country and the people. I received blessings from the heaven/sky, giving me power to rule the endless land. I pray to the three deities - Fu, Lu, and Shou who will help me with the mission."