Champion's Vase (Ying-hsiung)

Carved with two cylinders resting on a base joined by a winged lion or bear with a phoenix holding a loose ring in its beak standing on the animal's head, with its wings displayed joining the two vase, carved overall with archaistic bronze-style ornament including taotie masks and pointed leaves, the twin cover joined by a coiled dragon finial; the stone is flawed with brown markings, rivering, and old cracks; the tops have been tacky waxed to the vases and may come loose. Former Classification: Jade