A pale green jade duck group, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.

The bird with its head turned to the right, clutching a millet spray in its beak, two young variously swimming at the front and the rear right side, the stone with some light mottling and russet veining. 6cm (2.3/8in) long. Estimate £8,000 - 12,000 (€9,600 - 14,000)

Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd. label to base.

Bonhams. ASIAN ART. 19 Feb 2014. London, Knightsbridge - www.bonhams.com