Main de Bouddha en jade blanc sculpté. Chine, dynastie Qing, XIX^E siècle. photo Sotheby's

en forme de citron digité avec un autre plus petit sur le côté, sur leur branche noueuse feuillagée; 14 cm, 5 1/2 in. Est. 15,000—20,000 EUR. Lot Sold 18,750 EUR

NOTE: The Buddha's hand citron, which takes its name from the shape of the fruit who looks like the idealised digiform fingers of the Buddha, has a strong fragrance and is used as an altar offering during the New Year Celebration.

Sotheby's. Asian Art, 16 Dec 10, Paris www.sothebys.com