Ming Dynasty Finely carved as a gongfu, known as one of the dragon's nine sons, carved in crouching position with ears and horns flicking back as though preparing to pounce on its prey, rendered with an elongated torso flanked by a flame-like tendrils, terminating in a bifurcated tail with curling ends, the interior well hollowed, the stone of pale green tone. 12cm (4 6/8in) wide.