Lot 3269. A carved 'ying-xiong' jade pebble, Qing dynasty, 18th century; 6.2 cm., 2 1/2 in. Estimate 120,000 — 180,000 HKD. Lot Sold 200,000 HKD. Courtesy Sotheby's.

the stone of oval form, carved with a bear and an eagle nestled together, the bird's wings finely detailed, the curved backbone of the bear well pronounced, the stone of white colour with yellow patches.

Property from The Peony Collection.

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