A rare white jade 'dragon' finial
Ming DynastySuperbly carved in high relief with a recumbent five-clawed dragon in a powerful coiled pose, the front-facing head flanked by a pair of horns and hair flicking backwards, all raised on a ring of clouds, the base pierced with two holes for attachment, the stone of white tone with minor black inclusions. 6cm (2 1/3in) diam.