Lot 246. A finely-carved large greenish-white and russet jade 'landscape' boulder, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 8 ¼ in. ( 21 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000. Price realised GBP 93,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019

The jade is of irregular shape and is carved deeply with a scholar and two attendants on an overhanging cliff below terraced pavilions and pines. The reverse is carved with two deer on rocks between plantain trees and pines. The stone is of a pale-green tone with russet inclusions, wood stand.