A well carved jade group with gu-shaped vase; boys and dragons, China, 18th/19th century Very few tiny chips to extremities. H. 18 cm. Est. 15 000 € Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009. www.auction.de

A fine silver-inalid hardwood scepter with fine carved white jade placques, China, 18th/19th century Very small repairs to handle. L. 45,3 cm. Est. 18 000 € Nagel Auctions. Asian Art. 8th May 2009. www.auction.de

A pair of blue overlay Peking glass oviform vases. 18th/19th century Each one decorated with a natural history design of long-tailed birds perched on prunus and other branches; each one with domed cover. 15cm (6in) high. (4). Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500...