A WHITE JADE CAMEL QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

carved in the form of a recumbent camel modelled with head turn over the shoulder, its lips parted showing its teeth, legs tucked under the body with its tail curled up alongside its left hind leg, the long stretched neck and twin-humps elegantly rendered and embellished with fine incised lines, the stone of white tone with russet inclusion

The overall condition is good with no apparent condition issues
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A similarly modelled yellow jade camel is in the collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Jadeware (III), The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 1995, p. 112, pl. 92, where its function was described to be a brushrest, paper weight or an object for display and appreciation.