Small brush pot made of a sea green jade with brown spots. Nine mythical animals with twisted tails seem to float through clouds. The jade may be of lesser quality but the carving is nicely done. The dealer in Hong Kong who sold us this pot in 1993 claimed that it was dating from the Han period (206BC - 221AD) but we feel that a Ming (1368 - 1644) date is more appropriate. Height 6.9 cm. Diameter 5.9 cm. Weight 215.5 grams.