A pale green jade chilong-handled cup, 17th century. Photo: Bonhams.

The circular cup smoothly formed on a low straight foot, the handles each formed as a lively chilong clambering around the exterior with raised front paws and open mouth resting on the rim, wood stand. 14.8cm (5 7/8in) wide (2). Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€3,700 - 6,100)

Provenance: a Scottish private collection and thence by descent

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE ART, London, New Bond Street, 15 May 2014 -http://www.bonhams.com/