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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…
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- Item Number: O-0027
- Provenance/Origin: Circa 1940s. Foundry near Xianyang
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 3.25" tall x 4" wide x 3.5" deep
- Weight: 2 pounds
- Price: $ 145.00 USD
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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.
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- Item Number: S-5164
- Provenance/Origin: China. Mid- to Late-1900s
- Composition: Green stone
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 135.00 USD
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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.
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- Item Number: S-8456
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Nephrite Jade
- Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 3" long
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Price: $85.00 USD
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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.
- Item Number: S-3522
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 6.75" tall x 12" long
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $225.00 USD
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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.
- Item Number: S-7679
- Provenance/Origin: China, Jing Zhou home, circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Ceramic
- Dimensions: 12.25" tall x 10.75" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 6.25 pounds
- Price: $185.00 USD
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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.
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- Item Number: S-8307
- Provenance/Origin: China. From estate sale in 1985.
- Composition: Jasper stone
- Dimensions: 6.25" tall x 8" wide
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $145.00 USD