A celadon jade mythical beast

A celadon jade mythical beast
19th century
The substantial pebble formed as a recumbent leonine horned creature, the curvature of its ridged backbone separating individually incised flame-shaped tufts of fur and terminating in an elaborately forked tail tucked underneath the hindquarters as it holds its back foot coquettishly at its mouth to cover ruyi-shaped wing-like appendages blooming from the shoulders, the stone of gray green celadon hue displaying prominent patches of oatmeal and areas of milky inclusions streaked by brilliant russet.
5 1/2in (14cm) long