A Celadon and Russet Jade Archaistic 'Chilong' Washer Ming / Qing Dynasty, 17th Century

carved as a lobed basin rising from four small ruyi feet to an everted rim, two chilong clambering sinuously across the exterior of the vessel with their heads and paws resting on the rim, two further chilong sprawled across the interior of the vessel, the stone of an even celadon tone with russet streaks

A private French collection.