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Chinese Antique Hand Carved Mythical Winged Guardian Sculpture

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Powerful Hand Carved Sculptoral Work of Art, "Chimera" This powerful old mythical winged sculpture could be installed in your favorite home, office, or garden space. Some western scholars of Chinese art use the word "chimera" generically to refer to winged leonine or mixed species quadrupeds, such as bixie, tianlu, and even qilin- a sacred and auspicious beast from Chinese mythology, first recorded in the Bao Pu Zi (抱朴子 bào pǔ zi), a text that was believed to have been written sometime between 317-420 ADE. It is a symbolic omen of all that is good and brings joy to all that gaze upon it. Hand carved limestone Dimensions: 18 inches high and 9 inches wide and 13 inches deep Notice the hand carved details face, wings and mid section, all with an older patina . Provenance: old Beijing collection, ex Henan Province comes from a 50 year old Chinese antique stone collection formed in the 1970s-1980s. This Tang style work of art in all its splendor would make a captivating indoor or garden presentation and choice. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289238749412

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