A pieced coral figural group. 20th Century

Depicting a fisherman casting his net, his wife holding the rudder pole and a basket filled with crabs between them as they stand on a fanciful boat with a dragon's head at the prow and a phoenix tail at the stern, the join line of the two pieces visible at the back. 9 1/2in (24cm) long. Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 29 Jun 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com