An amber ‘Mythical Beast’ paper weight, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo Sotheby's

of rectangular form, carved with a recumbent mythical beast atop, detailed with a long mane and a bifurcated tail, its front left paw clutching a foliate spray, the translucent amber of an attractive blood-orange tone, Japanese wood box. Quantité: 2 - 8.7cm., 3 3/8 in. Estimation 6,000 — 8,000 GBP

Provenance: Mitsui Family Collection (according to label on box).
Japanese Private Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 14 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/