Chinese Jade Carving of a Pixiu, 16th-19th Century CE
Jade
Height: 5 cm
Width: 7.5 cm
Width: 7.5 cm
ES.6554
A Chinese jade carving of a horned open-mouthed pixiu. The mythological beast is depicted with raised head, bulging eyes as well as detailed hairwork to the body, mane, tail, jowls,...
A Chinese jade carving of a horned open-mouthed pixiu. The mythological beast is depicted with raised head, bulging eyes as well as detailed hairwork to the body, mane, tail, jowls, eyebrows and a beard above the chest.
Pixiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature. Pixiu are considered powerful protectors of feng shui practitioners, and resemble in many ways a lion. Pixiu appear to have their origin in the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) where they are found mentioned and were originally called Táo bá in chapter 96 of the Book of Han.
Pixiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature. Pixiu are considered powerful protectors of feng shui practitioners, and resemble in many ways a lion. Pixiu appear to have their origin in the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) where they are found mentioned and were originally called Táo bá in chapter 96 of the Book of Han.