A CHINESE WHITE AND RUSSET JADE BIXIE

漢 或以後 白玉辟邪
The stone is superbly carved in the round depicting a double-horned mythical beast in a couching position with upturned wings flanking its body, its mouth agape with a ferocious expression. The stone is of a white tone with russet inclusions and markings. Han Dynasty period or later.

Height: 1 7/8 in (4.5 cm) Length: 2 7/8 in (7.0 cm) Width: 7/8 in (2.5 cm)

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