A Jade Washer. Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th Century

the oval washer with gently rounded sides, the body intricately carved on both sides in shallow relief with a gnarled pine tree among rockwork, the branches extending over the rim and unfolding across the sides and base, a pair of squirrels climbing in the branches, the stone a mottled olive tone with black inclusions. 14.6cm., 5 in. Lot Sold 5,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London. Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com