Lot 3258. A yellow jade carving of a mythical beast, Qing Dynasty, 18th century; 4 cm., 1 5/8 in. Estimate 150,000 — 200,000 HKD. Lot Sold 500,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

the jade stone carved in a form of a beast resting on its haunches with the body of a lion and the head of a ram with two horns, the spine well defined and its bushy tail swept back upon the body, the stone of an intense warm yellow colour with patches of russet staining.

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