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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 → - 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 Han Dynasty traditional motif with markings of longevity and wisdom. Probably a brass cast with brass wire forming the inlaid pattern. The Sin-you is symbolic of justice and truth. Circa mid-1900’s. In very good condition.
This item has been SOLD. Thanks Mark S. !! - Item Number: S-4211
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Metal / brass
- Dimensions: 11" long x 4.75" at widest
- Weight: 4.75 pounds
- Price: $195.00 USD
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Detail: Stylized from the Chinese chimerical creature. It doesn’t have the imposing presence nor the shaggy mane but with the horn and hooves it appears to be a “mild” version of the Sin-you. Notice the hollowed out nostrils. Great details and vivid blue color. Circa mid-1900’s. Perfect condition.
- Item Number: S-2684
- Provenance/Origin: China. Mid-1900's.
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 11.5" wide x 8.5" tall
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $220.00 USD
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This is a huge, 78-pound stunning piece that is either a Chinese unicorn with styling from the Ming Dynasty or a Sin-you that is symbolic of justice and truth. Sin-you’s are mythological creatures from East Asia. Hand carved from nephrite and was in a private home…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-7981
- Provenance/Origin: Private home near Changchun
- Composition: Jade
- Dimensions: 20" long x 16" tall x 5.5" wide
- Weight: 78 pounds
- Price: $2,600.00 USD
