A Chinese ornamental jade Group, late Qing Dynasty. Photo courtesy Sworders

carved in the 18th century manner with a vessel amongst leafy branches of Buddha's hand citron with large and small fruits, and with a feng perched on a lingzhi, the head turned back and biting on a branch of peach, the stone of green-grey tone with russet speckling, one chip, 16.5cm, silver wire-inlaid hardwood stand (2) This scholar's desk object may have originally had a cover on the vase - or it may have been intended as a brush pot. Estimated Price: £8000 - 12000

Sworders Fine Art Auctionners. Tue 23rd April 2013. http://www.sworder.co.uk