The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Please contact us to let us know which lots are of interest, so we can make the requested reports for you.Once complete, they will be published on our website.High resolution pictures are already available on our website at www.rm-auctions.com.L.: 21 cm - H.: 14,5 cm  In Chinese mythology, the Kaiming Shou (開明獸) was a beast that faced the east and guarded the nine gates to Mount Kunlun. It had the body of a tiger, and nine heads as can be seen in the current figure. While the bronze model of a lion is common during Ming dynasty, it is rare to see a bronze model of Kaiming Shou of this period.