A rare small solid bronze figure of a lion, of asymmetric form and with with unusual chased and punched surface decoration. It is attached with a single rivet  to a contemporary base and is movable by about 30 degrees. This item either made in China during the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)  or possibly much earlier.

Condition: no damages, losses or repairs and with very old patination.

6 cm / 2.4 inches high.