Warring States Period Each vessel of pear-shaped body cast with three horizontal bands of interlocking and confronted dragons, divided by narrower bands decorated with stylised cicada and geometric designs, above a band of twisted-rope designs at the mouth, the neck set with two taotie masks suspending ring handles, the surface with a greyish-green patina with some areas of encrustation. 36cm (14 3/8in) high. (2).