Antique Chinese Brass Hen Statue of Wealth (1368-1680)

This antique Chinese brass hen statue bringing wealth, blessings, and longevity in one's home is probably from the Ming or early Quing Dynasty. There are numerous areas of patina and oxidation that is indicative of an age between 1368 the start of the Ming Dynasty to approximately the early Quing Dynasty of 1680. Chinese chop marks on the top of the hen's back and the underside of the hen indicate that it could have been an imperial statue in the emperor's palace, a nobleman's or an important official's home. This beautiful golden cast brass statue is a stunning piece of Chinese artistry. It features a magnificent hen with lotus flowers and decorations adorning her neck and breast. She is sitting on numerous golden eggs that represent wealth and prosperity. Her feathers are golden coins. On her back is an etched golden tapestry with four bats and a chop mark representing many blessings and longevity to those whose home she occupies. Her tail feathers are etched. She has a golden crown, a closed beak, piercing eyes, and dangling ears, with neck plumage. There is a lot of patina and oxidation on this wealth, blessings, and longevity Chinese hen statue. It has not been cleaned, as many collectors prefer to have the original features of old Chinese artifacts.This brass statue is approximately 5 1/2 inches high and 5 1/2 inches wide at the highest and widest points. The bottom of the statue is approximately 4 inches in length and 3 inches wide. The statue weighs approximately 3 lb