A gilt bronze Buddhist statuary base, China, late Ming period , 17th centuryOf hexagonal form, topped by a balustrade on the three front sides. On the lower part, four fierce-looking guardians seem to support the base and stand on four of the feet. In the center, a dragon's head in high relief. A decoration of stylized flowers chiseled between two lotiform friezes decorates five of the sides. Height : 14,5 cm ; weight : 4305 g