Three hardstone fantastic beastsThe largest a pieced spinach jade tortoise supporting a double lantern with conforming covers and inside-painted glass walls; the second a striding qilin supporting on its back a pile of sacred texts, the stone of pale green hue with light russet staining; the third an archaistic bixie inlaid with colored stones and glass on its russet body.
11 3/4in (30cm) height of tortoise and lantern (3).