For the mark, see: Gerald Davison, The New and Revised Handbook of Marks on Chinese Ceramics, Mark nr. 2534 (Qi yu bao ding zhi zhen, Precious as a treasured ding of rare jade). Dia.: 28 cm Condition: (UV-checked)- Previously silver-mounted with a handle, attached at 6 and 9 o'clock. The handle now removed and the related holes restored, with minor related overspraying. - Otherwise in very good condition with three frits on the outer rim of ca. 2 mm each.