Lot 640. A cream and russet jade elephant, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 4 ½ in. (11.5 cm.) long. Estimate GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000 . Price realised GBP 7,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015 The elephant is carved standing foursquare upon scrolling waves, the details...

A fine cream and russet jade boulder, Qianlong. Photo: Bonhams The fine white stone with characteristic streaked inclusions, crisply carved with a scene of a scholar leaning on a staff beside a waterfall and pines, the figure dwarfed by the folds of overhanging...