A fine pale celadon jade archaistic duck. Qing dynasty, Qianlong period - Sothebys

the bird paddling on tumultuous waves, its head turned sharply over its back clutching a lotus sprig in its beak, the wings and tail feathers neatly tucked into the body and finely incised with keyfret bands, the stone of pale celadon tone with russet inclusions to the base and side; 11cm., 4 3/8 in. Estimation: 12,000 - 15,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com