Global Art & Artifacts

pixiu

Old and Rare Single Horned Sin-you with Ruyi Sceptre in Mouth.  Paperweight.  Bronze.  China.

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  Chinese mythology is full of fantastic supernatural and mythical creatures. While Westerners are most familiar with dragons and the phoenix, throughout Asia there are numerous less-known mythological beings.   So to start with, this is not a Kirin, Qilin, Tiam Lu, Pixiu, Zheng, or a number of other hybrid… Continue reading

Pixiu / Pi Yao Green Archaic Jade Stone Mythical Creature, China

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  This is a great piece acquired in 2001 from an estate sale in Orange County California.  The Pixiu is a hybrid creature that is meant to be a protector of Feng Shui practitioners.  It was hand carved, polished and is probably from mid- to late-1900s period.  … Continue reading

Nephrite Jade Pixiu Mythical Creature, China

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Detail:  Tested and confirmed to be true nephrite jade.  Shaped as a Pixiu which is a mythical creature representing wealth  . . .  and a voracious appetite for gold and silver.  Circa early 1900’s and from a Chinese jade dealer/collector in Maryland. Sorry, this item… Continue reading

Blue / White Porcelain Pixiu, China

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Detail: This Pixiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature that – according to stories – is able to draw wealth (especially gold and silver) to its owners. Acquired from one of our agents in Beijing. Circa mid-1900’s. Pristine condition.

Tri-Color Ceramic Double Mythical Pixiu, China

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Detail:  Styling from mid-empire Tang Dynasty.  From a private home in Jing Zhou.  Circa mid- to late-1900’s.  Playful.

Rare Pixiu in Jasper Stone, China

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Detail:  Mythical hybrid creature – also called Pi Yao – considered to be a powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui.  Also influences and protects wealth of its owner.  Jasper is a type of quartz. Sorry, this item has been sold.  CONTACT US for other items that have similar characteristics.
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