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CHINA, QING DYNASTY
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100
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CHINA, QING DYNASTY
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, QING DYNASTY
Bronze incense burner with a grey-green patina, in the shape of a chimera (pixiu or bixie), a mythical protective creature in Chinese tradition. Hollow body, with a hole in the base; the stopper on the back is missing.
Dimensions: 7 x 17 x 8 cm
The pixiu is regarded as a powerful talisman that attracts wealth and wards off evil spirits; it differs from a toad in its more elongated body, dragon-like scales, more pronounced mouth and clawed limbs, which are clearly visible here.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Day 1: Major Classical Art Auction – Old Master Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Archaeological Artefacts, Asian Art, Curiosities, Glassware, Silverware
Auction location
Auction time
11/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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