A CHINESE JADE BIXIE, HAN DYNASTY (202 BC-220 AD)

Reference: ART1008146

Carved with wings issuing from the muscular front legs with a bifurcated tail, the beast's head with opened jaws depicting a ferocious facial expression framed by beard, the yellowish white stone with calcified opaque brown areas.

5 by 7.5 cm.

PROVENANCE
Private collection, Switzerland