A bronze scroll weight, Ming Dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

Cast as a recumbent mythical beast with goat-head and lion paws and tail, the back highlighted with a row of circular bosses along the spine, the curly mane and tail finely detailed and showing traces of gilt. 7.5cm (3in) wide. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000 (€2,400 - 3,600)

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. 4 Mar 2014, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com