A russet jade carving of a mythical beast, bixie
Ming Dynasty
The recumbent beast carved with its head turned to the side, with a ridged spine and single horn carved in relief, its bifurcated tail curled upwards and resting on its hind leg, the stone of pale green tone with russet inclusions.
8.2cm (3¼in) long.
The recumbent beast carved with its head turned to the side, with a ridged spine and single horn carved in relief, its bifurcated tail curled upwards and resting on its hind leg, the stone of pale green tone with russet inclusions.
8.2cm (3¼in) long.
Sold for
£20,400
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance: purchased at Spink and Son, London in 1976
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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