Pendant
1279-1368 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This lion-like animal with a single horn represents a' bixie', a mythical animal of an auspicious nature. Large stone ' bixie' were erected in front of mausoleums. A jade 'bixie' was no doubt intended to protect the wearer from malevolent forces.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Nephrite jade, carved |
| Brief description | Bixie pendant, nephrite jade, carved |
| Physical description | Plaque form |
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| Credit line | R.W. Morris gift |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This lion-like animal with a single horn represents a' bixie', a mythical animal of an auspicious nature. Large stone ' bixie' were erected in front of mausoleums. A jade 'bixie' was no doubt intended to protect the wearer from malevolent forces. |
| Bibliographic reference | Ming Wilson, Chinese Jades, No. 22 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.136-1956 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2005 |
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