A rare pale green jade mythical beast waterpot
Ming DynastySuperbly carved as a gongfu, known as one of the dragon's nine sons, carved in crouching position with ears and horns flicking back as though preparing to pounce on its prey, rendered with an elongated torso flanked by a pair of wings and flame-like tendrils, terminating in a bifurcated tail with curling ends, the interior well-hollowed, the stone of greenish-white tone. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long.