A celadon jade carving of a mythical beast Xiezhi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) the recumbent mythical beast is carved with head turning left, biting his left hind hoof, the other three legs tucked under its body and scroll-like tail flicked over its haunches, the stone is with a pale celadon tone. 4.4 cm long. Provenance: an important private collection, Sydney, Australia