Lot 98. A jade 'chilong' cup, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 12cm., 4 3/4 in. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP. Lot Sold 8,750 GBP. © Sotheby's

the deep slightly rounded sides rising from a short spreading foot, carved in high relief around the exterior with three chilong grasping the rim and looking into the vessel each forming a handle, the stone of pale celadon tone.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, London, 12 May 2010