17th Century The superbly-carved and reticulated vessel of lobed ruyi shape with outward-sloping sides, the rim surmounted by two sinuous chilong with bi-furcated tails which clamber in a coiled fashion toward each other on opposite sides of the rim and over-hanging the vessel interior, the shallow sides delicately carved with a pair of confronted bats and three large fleshy chrysanthemum-heads supported on gnarly leafy branches that extend around the sides and under the foot, the stone with attractive areas of black inclusions and mottling. 4 1/2in (11.8cm) across