A Bronze 'Mythical Beast' Paper Weight

A Bronze 'Mythical Beast' Paper Weight
finely cast, the beast recumbent with head turned slightly to the right, the bulging eyes and broad nose above parted lip baring a row of teeth, tight coils of fur at the spine and terminating in a bushy tail swept to one side, each leg lined with a ridge of fur above the articulated paws
Overall in good condition 
Height: 3.5cm Diameter: 5.4cm
Provenance: 1. An ACT (Australian Capital Territory) Private collector 
2. Lot 919, Aalders auction, 190 Summer Auction Series, 23/11/2025