Lot 7. Two small yellow jade plaques, xi, Western Zhou Dynasty (1050-771 BC); 6.5cm (2 1/2in) wide. Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000. Sold for HK$ 225,000 (€ 26,752). Photo: Bonhams.

The plaques similarly carved, one larger than the other, each formed as a dragon with a curved shape tapering to a pointed tail, drilled with two holes, both sides carved with the head at one end and incised scrolls on the body, the stone of a pale green-yellow tone with brown inclusions.

Bonhams. THE SZE YUAN TANG COLLECTION OF CHINESE JADES, Hong Kong, 5 April 2016