A Chinese gilt bronze beast dating from the Ming dynasty or possibly even earlier. Dimensions are: 5 inches tall X 7 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: There is significant age wear and an area of loss to the bottom. Provenance: From the estate of a New Hampshire family, who lived in East Asia in the 1940s and 1950s. High resolution images can be found at: https://file.ac/7CCIANJgL7E/