A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET BIXIE, China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

The beast is depicted with a large bulbous body, short and stout legs with rounded paws and inward curling claws. The beast's large head has oval eyes and upward curling brows. At the back of its head a long horn reaches down along its spine. The underside is finely engraved with archaistic designs. The stone has a white tone with russet inclusions.