A small cast metal vessel, likely bronze or brass, featuring a gold-toned patinated finish. The vessel is created using the lost-wax casting technique, which is indicated by the high-relief details on the exterior and the presence of faint dermal ridge impressions visible in the interior, transferred from the original wax model during production. The conical form is decorated with a continuous relief pattern of vertical organic textures resembling reeds or tall grass. The base features a prominent, high-relief sculpture of a coiled snake that forms a circular ring. The interior is hollow, showing concentric marks from the casting process and hand-applied surface finishing. No maker marks, stamps, or signatures are visible on the exterior, base, or interior surfaces. Weight Class: Medium (estimated under 5 lbs).