18th century Of flattened octagonal hu shape, with a squared, lipped-rim above the short neck, flanked by stylized archaistic phoenix head handles suspending rectangular rings, the body carved in low relief with a band of taotie masks constructed of elements from deconstructed phoenix, all supported on a pedestal foot, the dark green stone with black and white inclusion and natural fissures. 9 5/8in (24.6cm) high