1127658

CHINESE YELLOW NEHRITE CHIMERAS OF MING #1127658

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CHINESE YELLOW NEHRITE  CHIMERAS OF MING #1127658
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Ming Dynasty (c. 1368-1644) In 1368 Zhu Yuanzhang
proclaimed himself Emperor and set up the capital in Nanjing.
In 1421 the 3rd emperor of the Ming reign moved the capital to
Beijing. This is known as the great age of scholarship. Buddhist
sculpture declined. Boldly sculpted and brightly colored tiles are
typical of the Ming Dynasty, and there was a love for color and
luxurious living. The Blue and White porcelain technique of the
Yuan was refined, and the popularity of these artistic creations
soared.!



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Historical Value - Antiques bring the standards of haute couture
into the home. Antiquities are works of art or utilitarian objects
from ancient times, which have normally been excavated from
tombs or historical sites. The huge worldwide demand for these
ancient and often beautiful pieces has led to a critical shortage
and therefore prices have soared to an unprecedented higher
level.
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DESCRIPTION: A PAIR OF YELLOWISH NEPHRITE JADESTONE
CHIMERAS WITH CUB ON ITS BACK
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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 ...
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<td>Reference
#: Ming_Dynasty_009</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year: Ming Dynasty ? (c.1368-1644)</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:CHINESE YELLOW NEHRITE CHIMERAS OF MING</td></tr>



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