Lot 3186. A yellow jade 'Mythical animal' pendant, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 2 1/4 in. (5.8 cm.) long. Estimate 120,000 - HKD 150,000. Price Realized HK$237,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The stone is carved in the round depicting a recument animal with thick eyebrows, rounded eyes and a broad snout, its back with two gentle humps extending to a bifurcated tail, pierced in between for suspension. The stone is of a greenish-yellow tone with areas of russet concentrated on the underside and an opaque white patch on the spine. 

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall