Description
A Large Chinese Pottery Mythical Creature Figure from the Han Dynasty
China. Western Han Dynasty Circa 25 – 220
TL tested estimated age 1800 years old (+/- 200) by Artemis Testing Lab Item # 185410. Full report accompanies this sale.
The “bixie” is a mythological creature commonly thought to be able to ward off evil forces with its magical powers. In fact, its name means “to ward off evil” in Chinese. In the Han dynasty, “bixie” were commonly represented as winged, four-legged beasts, a form that was probably transmitted from Western Asia. Often found as huge stone statues, they would be placed along the spirit road leading up to tombs. Some were also carved from quality jade and used as ornaments for the wealthy and powerful..
A similar Bixie stands at The National Museum Of Chinese History, Beijing China.
Height: 21 Inches (53.3cm)
Width: 22 Inches (55.9cm)
Depth: 16 Inches (40.8cm)
Condition: Very good with only some losses to claws. No apparent damage or repairs.
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