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

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.

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