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17TH-18TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE BIXIE
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The mythical beast is carved curled with its head resting on its front paws. The detail on its mane and backbone are delicately incised.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The mythical beast is carved curled with its head resting on its front paws. The detail on its mane and backbone are delicately incised.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
Provenance
With an 'Ex Collectis Erik Hancock' label to the underside.
Special notice
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