China. Well carved as a larger and a smaller chilong confronted as they clamber on a plain bi disk with a small aperture in the center, the beasts well detailed with round eyes, twisting bodies, and furcated tails, the larger chilong with a lingzhi in its mouth. The translucent jade is of a pale celadon tone with russet hues and veining as well as icy inclusions.

Provenance: The trade in Tel Aviv, Israel. Acquired from a local estate.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and minuscule nibbling. The jade with natural fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks.

Weight: 98.5 g
Dimensions: Width 6.9 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 15 September 2018, lot 1427
Price: USD 17,500 or approx. EUR 20,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A pale celadon 'chilong' disk, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, manner of carving, and motifs. Note the closely related size (7 cm).