I’m not exactly sure what this is creature wise, but it is definitely very old. It is quite a peculiar piece as the deity is definitely either Ming Dynasty or very early Qing Dynasty. The base is quite peculiar as it has one loose metal ball inside of it and three that are stuck together almost as if this was a dug up somewhere. The base might be newer, but it also matches the patina pretty well. Take a look at all the photos to see general condition and dimensions.