Warring States Period, 475-221 BC. A small bronze container, D-shaped in profile with pierced lugs to the rim, corresponding lugs to the slightly domed lid with grotesque mask taotie detailing; contained in a high felt lined quality wooden display box with brass fittings. See Song, L. Chinese Bronze Ware, Cambridge, 2011. 764 grams total, 72mm wide, box: 13.5cm (3, box: 5 1/4"). From an old Tokyo collection; formerly the property of a Japanese gentleman. [No Reserve] Fine condition.