A pale green and russet jade carving of a phoenix, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

The recumbent bird elegantly modelled with the head turned to the left, clutching a lingzhi spray in its beak, the legs tucked under the body and wings spread over the back, the tail feathers curled inwards, the details of the plumage well defined. 8cm (3.1/8in) long. Estimate £3,000 - 4,000 (€3,600 - 4,800)

Bonhams. ASIAN ART. 19 Feb 2014. London, Knightsbridge - www.bonhams.com