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Looks great at the end of a long line of books . . . or nestled up to a stack.
Typical of the mythological hybrid from ancient Egypt (and Persia), the beast with wings and head/beak of an eagle dates back to 3000 B.C.
Griffins…
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- Item Number: S-3685
- Provenance/Origin: Egypt. Circa mid- to late-1900s
- Composition: Metal (brass or bronze), wood
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 9" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 7 pounds
- Price: $ 225.00
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Chi Lin – or the Dragon Horse – is a classic feng shui protection cure and mythological creature. Loyal to its owner and a protector to the owner’s house, the Chi Lin is of a royal status than other guardians.
Xiu Jade – aka Xiuyan…
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- Item Number: S-5092
- Provenance/Origin: Xiuyan City China, Hand carved
- Composition: Natural green Xiu (Xiuyan) jade
- Dimensions: Pair: 7" tall x ~9" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: Pair: 12.75 pounds on stands
- Price: $ 995.00 USD
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What an incredible piece…. hand-carved in great detail and then hand-rubbed to a fine finish. Only skilled craftsmen who have spent their lifetime can carve these exquisite pieces. Carved in a village outside Beijing.
On its own base. Just gorgeous. Will be delivered…
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- Item Number: S-1723
- Provenance/Origin: Village outside Beijing China. Circa early 2000s
- Composition: Boxwood
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 4.5" wide at base
- Weight: 2.25 pounds in box; 1 pound statue only
- Price: $ 285.00 USD
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Detail: If you possess a Qilin, it is a good omen. Acquired in a rural Chinese village by a San Francisco collector. Circa mid- to late-1900’s. In very good condition. A small amount of oxidation is present that can be removed with a cotton cloth…
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- Item Number: S-2429
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid- to late- 1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 6.5" tall x 10" long
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 190.00 USD
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Detail: This small statue has the body of a horse but the head, I’m not sure of. It was acquired from an antique shop outside Chengdu. I believe it is from the late-1800’s. In good condition.
- Item Number: S-9366
- Provenance/Origin: China. Perhaps late 1800's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 1.5" wide
- Weight: 3.5 ounces
- Price: $35.00 USD