Lot 260. A fine and rare cream and black jade 'recumbent hound' carving, Song dynasty; 6cm wide. Estimate HK$60,000 - 80,000. Sold for HK$ 625,000 (€ 74,499).  Photo Bonhams.

Carefully carved using the different shades of dark and light tones, its head resting atop its paws flanked by a pair of ears falling loosely down the side of his head, his emaciated body revealing bony ribs and spine, all ending in a curled furry tail. 

 Bonhams. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART. Hong Kong. 24 Nov 2013 14:00 CST