A WHITE JADE BIXIE
A WHITE JADE BIXIE
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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A WHITE JADE BIXIE

SIX DYNASTIES (220-589)

Details
A WHITE JADE BIXIE
SIX DYNASTIES (220-589)
The mythical beast is shown crouched low in an attacking stance standing on four sharply clawed feet. Its head is slightly turned to one side as it bares its ferocious teeth and bulging eyes, further detailed to the body with fine incisions and a bifurcated tail.
2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong in 1996

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Sibley Ngai
Sibley Ngai

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