18th Century Chinese Bronze Scroll Weight of an Elephant or Mythical Beast

Description

We are selling this great little Chinese bronze. This early looking bronze is of a creature that looks like an … more We are selling this great little Chinese bronze. This early looking bronze is of a creature that looks like an elephant but probably represents a mythical beast with flames and spots. The bronze appears to have originally been fire gilded and has still accumulated a patina so it may date from the 17th or 18th century or earlier. We believe it is intended as a scroll weight or scholar's object.

Condition: Damage to tail. Gilt surface has been lost.

Dimensions:
Height 2 1/4 Inches 5.6 cm
Width 2 7/8 Inches 7.4 cm
Depth 1 1/2 Inches 4.0 cm less