Lot 3252. A celadon jade 'camel' paperweight, Song dynasty (960-1279); 10.5cm., 4 1/8 in. Estimate 220,000 — 280,000 HKD. Lot Sold 350,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

well carved as a recumbent camel with its head raised and looking ahead, the front and hind legs tucked underneath its slender body, its ribs defined with ridges, the ears, eyes, and beard naturalistically carved in relief and forming a serene expression, the stone of a pale celadon tone with light brown inclusions and white speckling.

Provenance: Collection of Edward T. Chow.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 08 april 2011