Warring States Period Of pear form and square section, rising to a tall neck with lipped rim and supported on a straight-sided base, a pair of mask handles to either side with pendent ring handles, decorated overall with an intricate geometric design of three rows of a zigzag framework filled with symmetrical configurations of angular scrolls and hooks alternating with bands of C-scroll confronted dragon-head profiles, the pattern delineated by finely-inlaid gold wire and highlighted with small pieces of inset malachite, wood stand, wood box. 45.1cm (17 3/4in) high (4).