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Big marble sculpture of Legendary Fortune-guarding Beast Pixiu 貔貅 on Wood Stand

$ 14.79

  • Artist: unknown
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China
  • Culture: Chinese
  • Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
  • Format: Statue
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 8 in
  • Item Length: 10 in
  • Item Width: 5 in
  • Material: Marble
  • Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  • Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
  • Production Technique: Carving
  • Region of Origin: Fangshan, China
  • Signed: No
  • Size: Medium
  • Style: Figurative Art, Art Deco, 3D
  • Subject: Figures
  • Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
  • Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Year of Production: 2004

Description

This exquisite sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece featuring a legendary auspicious beast, Bixiu, carved from the well-known Fangshan (房山) marble in northern China. Legend says Bixiu吡貅 is a kind of powerful guarding beast, protecting the family's fortune and wellbeing when seated in the home. The statue stands at 8 inches tall and measures 10 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The intricate 3D details and art deco style make it a unique addition to any collection.