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White jade "Bixie" figurine, Han dynasty
White jade "Bixie" figurine, Han dynasty
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White jade figure, with a reddish-yellow spot on the forehead. Carved in the form of a mythical beast, " ?? " (bìxié) to ward off evil spirits, with a lion's body, wings, a half-open mouth with large teeth, a puckered expression, bulging eyes, a raised head, beard and fur on the face. All the elements are either in relief, openwork or engraved.

The form of the 'lion' or mythical beast in ancient Chinese myths and legends is derived from the transliteration of ancient Sanskrit. Images of these figures are depicted on ancient textiles, belt buckles, seals, bells or buttons to ward off evil spirits. In the southern dynasties, stone statues were often found in front of tombs for the same reason. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD).

Size: 4.2 x 2.2 x 5.6 cm; Weight: 45 gr

Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.-Previous owner of lot: 48, (Imperial white jade "ziqiang buxi" seal, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736 - 1795)) Auctioned: Important Hong Kong Collection, Tommy Lam - Asian Art. 25 October 2023. Darley Auctions.

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White jade "Bixie" figurine, Han dynasty

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