A white and russet jade figure of a bixie Song dynasty | 宋白玉辟邪

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October 13, 04:27 AM GMT

Estimate

400,000 - 600,000 HKD

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Property from the Hei-Chi Collection

A white and russet jade figure of a bixie

Song dynasty

熙墀收藏

宋白玉辟邪

worked from a white and russet pebble, depicted prowling with the left front leg striding forward and the head gently turned to the left, the mythical beast portrayed with a long curved horn and a pair of wings extending from the front haunches, the muscular body terminating with a long curled tail

8.7 cm

Jiang Tao and Liu Yunhui, Jades from Hei-Chi Collection II, Beijing, 2012, p. 117.

姜濤及劉雲輝，《熙墀藏玉續》，北京，2012年，頁117

Closely modelled after the Han dynasty prototype, this carving is outstanding for its exquisite workmanship, successfully capturing a sense of life and animation. Deftly carved in the round, the curling eyebrows that frame subtly bulging eyes and the gentle crouching position of this creature evoke an inquisitive spirit. Sensitively rendered details, as seen in the face and wings, together with the masterfully incorporated russet inclusions, add to its charm.