Vessel in the shape of a Tibetan beer container

Adapted from Tibetan metalwork, this non-Chinese form with a cylindrical body is unusual. The curved spout resembles an elephant head whose trunk forms the tube; opposite are two animal-headed loops that were used to hold a handle. The four decorative friezes present three of the Eight Buddhist Symbols on the top peaked-crest, and lions playing with balls amongst flowers for each of the three layers on the body. The biscuit was not highly refined, but the ornament, colored in dark green, moss green, yellow, and lavender over an opal green ground, is rare among susancai ware.