Carved Red Sandstone Pixiu

Tang Dynasty (618 to 907)

Winged lion mythical beast, modeled walking, with open mouth, with storage box. (Stand not included)

H. 11 in., L. 15 1/2 in.

Note: Chinese Pixiu is a mythical hybrid creature, known by westerners (incorrectly) by the Greek name "Chimera".

Provenance: Estate of H.H. Pao (1937-2009) Art scholar and dealer with shop in the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, Canada 1980-1990
Joanies House of Treasures, Barrie ON Canada
James Lally, New York (Underside with Sticker)

Condition: Retains remnants of its original painted surface, age appropriate losses, chips and nicks, a crack extending from the upper wing through the lower jaw, approximately 4 1/2 in., on each side, his proper right ear is broken.