A matching pair of cylindrical vessels formed from a hollowed sections of tusk. The exterior features highly intricate, deeply undercut, and pierced openwork (reticulated). The dynamic relief scene depicts long, five-clawed Imperial dragons winding through tightly swirling auspicious clouds. The background consists of a finely pierced diamond lattice or diaper-pattern screen. Each cylinder rests securely inside a custom, pierced, and carved dark hardwood display base.
