A pale green jade 'dragon' vase and cover, Kangxi

Finely carved with a well hollowed ovoid vase surmounted by an oval domed cover with a chilong finial, flanked by a ferocious dragon rising from the crashing waves and cloud scrolls and by a chilong dragon, all raised on crested waves spiralling to a whirlpool at the underside, the stone of an even pale green tone with minor pale russet inclusions and a russet streak, wood stand. 12.7cm (5in) wide. (3). Sold for £6,000

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 14 May 2009. New Bond Street www.bonhams.com