A creamy-white and black jade dog. Song-Ming dynasty (960-1644). Photo Christie's Image Ltd, 2011

The recumbent hound carved with its head turned facing the rear, with front paws together and a curly tail to one side, the spinal ridge and ribs carefully detailed, the stone of a creamy tone with dark inclusions; 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long. Estimate £4,000 - £6,000. Price Realized £32,450

Provenance: Hugh Moss Ltd., London, 23 June 1977 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 8 November 2011; London, King Street www.christies.com