Lot 27. A celadon jade carving of a mythical beast, Six Dynasties (220-589). Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000 (USD 77,705 - USD 103,606). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. 

The surface is carved in intaglio with fine hair markings. The jade is of a yellowish-celadon tone suffused with russet inclusions.  2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm.)

Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong in 1993.

The property of a private Hong Kong collector.

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong