A pale celadon jade 'mythical beast' vase and cover, 19th century. Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 ($4,554 - $7,590). Price Realized £21,250 ($32,258). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The vase is of flattened form and is carved as a horned mythical beast standing foursquare with an elaborate curled tail. The neck is carved with two loop handles with loose rings and the cover is surmounted by a bird-form finial. The stone is of a pale even tone with a few minor lighter streaked inclusions to one side. 5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) high, wood stand

Provenance: With R. Kitchen, 14 January 1965.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 13 November 2015, London, South Kensington