JEWELLERY, DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS AUCTION Tuesday, 22 September 2026 / 10:00 am start

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Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie,

Estimate $800 - $1,600
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Lot Details

finely carved in pale to mid green jade with cloudy inclusions. The beast with tongue extended and scrolling mane, wings and tail. L.240mm. Small repair to one ear. Note: A bixie is a mythological winged creature whose name translates to 'warding off evil spirits'. Provenance: Ex. The personal collection Mr Jun Tsang, Hongkong. With associated brochure stating as being 'No.102 Han Dynasty Jade Bixie (mythical beast).' From a private Bay of Plenty estate being sold by Cordy's which includes a large collection of bronze Buddha.

Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie, Image 1++
Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie, Image 1++
Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie, Image 1++
Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie, Image 1++
Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie, Image 1++
Reputedly old Chinese hand carved jade bixie, Image 1++
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