Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Rat on Ruyi Sceptre With Gold Ingot

Description

Very symbolic - Chinese Bronze Ruyi Sceptre with figure of a rat guarding a golden nugget in a very traditional … more Very symbolic - Chinese Bronze Ruyi Sceptre with figure of a rat guarding a golden nugget in a very traditional style. These highly collectable scholars objects are beautiful to admire and have been so over the centuries. Great desk piece, unusual paperweight or ornament, even a gift for those born in the year of the rat: 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, and 2020
Markings: None detected.
Age: Circa 1900
Very good with typical surface wear and patination.
This amazing sculpture will not disappoint when it arrives in it's new home.
Listed by East2West Furniture Florida.

Dimensions: 6 3/4" long x 2" x 3 1/4" tall. 1.4 pounds.

Rats are quick-witted, resourceful, and smart but not so courageous. With rich imaginations and sharp observations, they can take advantage of various opportunities well. In Chinese culture, rats represent working diligently and thriftiness, so people born in a Rat year are thought to be wealthy and prosperous. less