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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTOR

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   A RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST, BIXIE

   SIX DYNASTIES (220-589 AD)

   The bixie mythical beast is shown crouching with its head turned to one side as it bares its
   teeth, the body pierced with three holes for suspension.
   1 Ω in. (3.6 cm.) long

   HK$1,200,000-1,500,000                        US$160,000-190,000

   PROVENANCE

   Acquired in Hong Kong in 1992

   六朝  褐玉雕辟邪掛件

   來源
   香港私人珍藏,入藏於 1992 年

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