A Celadon Jade Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 16th / 17th Century

A Celadon Jade Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 16th / 17th Century

the small bowl resting atop a straight foot, set with two open-cut handles in form of two firece qilong clambering along the side, confronting one another as their heads and long beards skim the surface of the everted rim, the polished stone of pale celadon with white and russet inclusions. width across handles 7 in., 17.8 cm. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Chinese Works of Art. 17 Mar 09.New York www.sothebys.com Photo courtesy Sotheby's