Lot 378, An archaistic yellow jade 'chilong' tablet, 19th-20th century. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's.

in the form of a gui scepter combined with a bi disc, skillfully carved on one side in high relief with two sinuous chilong confronting a flaming pearl, the lower end with a third chilong clambering out of tumultuous waves, the reverse with a dense pattern of small bosses, the stone of a greenish-yellow color with enhanced russet areas. Height 5 3/4  in., 14.5 cm

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 16 Mar 2016, 10:00 AM