Qing Dynasty The vessel with a globular body decorated with blossoming lotus amid curling tendrils, supported on three elephant-head feet, each with long tusks and bejewelled harnesses inlaid with hard stones, the domed cover cast with a seated figure of Dakini wearing billowing scarves, the legs crossed and holding a vajra and a bell, the face with a wrathful expression defined by bared fangs and bulging eyes, centred by a third eye, and surmounted by a foliate diadem inset with hard stones. 22.3cm (8 6/8in) high.