An amber ‘Phoenix’ pendant, Song-Yuan Dynasty - Sothebys

carved recumbent with head resting on its back, its clawed feet tucked underneath and the wings folded and incised with plumage, the amber of a mottled dark brown colour lightening to an attractive translucent orange at the extremities; 6cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimation: 3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com