A carved white jade finger citron. Photo Bonhams

Naturalistically shaped, with the curly tendrils twisting into itself, the body carved to imitate the fruit's peel, with a gnarled branch and five leaves, the stone an even white hue.6 1/2in (16.5cm) long. Sold for US$26,250

Property from the Dr. Philip M. Hatfield Collection

Provenance: purchased Robyn Turner Gallery, San Francisco, CA 1999

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Dec 2011, California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com