Rare Chinese Bronze Covered Pot

Cast in mythical beast form, the body carved in multiple layers of relief with archaistic patterns with raised flanges at the body and cover, the cover modeled with a beast head, with bulging eyes, open mouth and two upright horns, the cover and handle surmounted with pair of upright wings. 8inch H, 9inch L, 4.8inch W.
Condition Report: Minor bronze chips. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you will assessing the conditions of the lot and is for guidance only. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. Actual color and shades of the lot may different to the online images.