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PROPERTY FROM FRANZART, THE LUTZ AND HEDDA FRANZ COLLECTION
A WHITE JADE BIXIE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A WHITE JADE BIXIE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The winged beast is boldly carved with its head well-defined with bulging eyes and piercing fangs. The body is detailed with a ridged spine and bifurcated tail. The stone is of a light celadon tone with some cloudy white inclusions.
2 1⁄2 in. (6.5 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The winged beast is boldly carved with its head well-defined with bulging eyes and piercing fangs. The body is detailed with a ridged spine and bifurcated tail. The stone is of a light celadon tone with some cloudy white inclusions.
2 1⁄2 in. (6.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
Hugh Moss, October 2000
Literature
Franzart: Chinese Art from the Hedda and Lutz Franz Collection Volume One - Jade, Hong Kong, 2010, p. 110, no. 1006
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