8th May, 2025 10:00
Asian, Indian & Islamic Art
179
Bronze Bixie
Chinese, Eastern Han Dynasty or Three Kingdoms
the beast in a seated position, with scrolling details, approximately 5.5cm wide x 9cm high x 5cm deep
Provenance: From a private Oxfordshire collection
Note: A Bixie is a mythological beast believed to protect the living against evil
Sold for £30
Estimated at £100 - £200
Bronze Bixie
Chinese, Eastern Han Dynasty or Three Kingdoms
the beast in a seated position, with scrolling details, approximately 5.5cm wide x 9cm high x 5cm deep
Provenance: From a private Oxfordshire collection
Note: A Bixie is a mythological beast believed to protect the living against evil
At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.
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Auction: Asian, Indian & Islamic Art, 8th May, 2025
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