Chinese Style Funerary Vessel 20th century A.D. An undated, archaic style funerary vessel with flask-shaped body, pierced lug handles at the shoulders suspending a link chain and beast-head handle, pedestal foot; both faces decorated with a panel displaying figural scenes in raised relief, a dancer at the centre flanked by animals and scrolling tendrils, musicians standing to either side; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 445 grams, 19.5 cm high (7 5/8 in.). Acquired 1990s. West Country, UK, collection. [No Reserve]