Lot 3755. A white and russet jade 'Gourd and insects' pebble, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century; 5.2 cm., 2 in. Estimate 60,000 — 80,000 HKD. Lot sold 250,000 HKD. © Sotheby's

carved in the round as a gourd growing from a vine bearing large leaves, detailed with two small insects resting on the fruit, the stone of an even white colour with russet inclusions cleverly picked out to depict the leaves and insects.