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A Chinese Nephrite Jade Snarling Chimera #998432

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A Chinese Nephrite Jade Snarling Chimera  #998432
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DESCRIPTION: - SNARLING GREENISH NEPHRITE JADE WINGED
CHIMERA
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Winged chimeras are known in traditional Chinese literature as
bixie, meaning ? to ward off evil spirits?. A mythical hybrid these
fantastic creatures possess the attributes of a feline but also
have wings and horns. Many were carved in stone and placed in
pairs at the entry way of a tomb, for it was believed that these
ferocious-looking animal, not only enhanced the dignity of the
tomb but also protected the dead from malevolent intrusions.
Its arched back and taut legs convey a dynamic force and vigor.
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A Chinese Jade Snarling Chimera - the mottled greenish nephrite jade withscattered deep russet inclusions ? its
teeth bared in a roar.
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Material: Greenish Nephrite Jadestone
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Dimension: Length : 11.4? ? (29 cm); approximately
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent with some patination</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Contemporary</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:A Chinese Nephrite Jade Snarling Chimera </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:daly city,ca, usa</td></tr>
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