Antique Chinese Bronze "Luduan" Scroll/Paper Weight framed artwork and Brass to develop depth

and Brass to develop depth and tone within the piece

The head is sensitively carved with a serene contemplative expression

a stylized representation of the God Ra watches from above: well pleased

a significant figure in Mahayana Buddhism

Antique Chinese Bronze "Luduan" Scroll/Paper Weight framed artwork and Brass to develop depthTraveling Man treasures Curiosity Vault is selling this extremely rare 17th 18th century Chinese Bronze scroll weight or paper weight in the form of a "Luduan". The piece is in excellent condition for its age and will make a fine addition to any serious Asian collection. The Luduan () is a legendary Chinese auspicious creature, also known as a mythical beast. It symbolizes wisdom, justice, and is believed to appear only during the reign of just