Qing Dynasty Of tapering rectangular section, carved on each main side with a taotie mask, supported on four slightly spreading legs decorated at the upper register with a stylised bird, flanked by a pair of tall flared rectangular handles, surmounted by a trapezoidal cover similarly decorated with masks, with a chrysanthemum shaped hollowed finial, the stone of greenish-chestnut tone. 11cm (4 5/16in) wide (2).