Fantastic animal carrying books

White jade sculpture of a mythical creature, possibly a qilin or a similar fantastical animal, lying on its stomach with its head raised. The creature has a rounded body, four legs, and a curved tail. Its head is turned to the right, and it appears to be holding a stack of books or rectangular objects in its mouth. The sculpture features intricate carvings throughout, including on the creature's body, legs, and head. It sits on a plain gray surface with a subtle shadow underneath. "Fantastic animal carrying books" by unknown artist.