with the central knob set within a small circle of dots, and surrounded by seated deities, mythical beasts and four pointed nipples. The inscription in archaic Chinese script gives manufacturing and dating information. All below a sawtooth band, and with a cloud-scroll pattern carved on the outer ring. The surface displays a dark patina with hints of green encrustation.
W:19.1cm
Fair condition, small chips at rim, old restoration of cracked