Carved white jade ‘Beast’ figure, Qing dynasty

Elegantly carved white jade with an amber-reddish tinge. It depicts a beast with a sinuous and robust body, holding a spiral between its sharp claws. The head is raised, crowned by an elongated beard beneath the fierce, gaping maw with intimidating fangs and a wrathful expression. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later. 

Size: 3.7 x 4.5 x 6.7 cm 

Weight: 138 g