Rock Cristal Brushpot. China, 19th century. Courtesy Vanderven & Vanderven Oriental Art Height: 16 cm - Price € 7.500,- Provenance: private collection, The Netherlands Decorated with monkeys in trees. Chinese artists often used locally found natural materials...

A rare pale green jade waterpot and cover, 18th century. photo Bonhams The square vessel rising to the slanted shoulders and rectangular opening, superbly carved with a chilong dragon clambering over the side in pursuit of the flaming pearl atop the cover...