The whole of the outer surface decorated with incised lotus leaf patterns of various styles. Around the waist are moulded appliqués each displaying one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. Around the shoulder are moulded appliqués of the vajra, the Buddhist sceptre. Complete with cover. Height 24cm (9.5 inches). Yuan Dynasty (AD 1279 – 1368).
Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.