Bixie with a Spray of Lingzhi Fungus in its Mouth
Artist
Chinese
Date18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Mediumbrown quartz with rutile inclusions
Dimensions12.1 x 9.5 cm (4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard
Terms
Object number1938.27
DescriptionAmphibole, fu-dog holding mushroom in mouthLabel TextBixie with a Spray of Lingzhi Fungus in its Mouth Quartz with rutile inclusions; Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), 18th century Bequest of Mrs. Harry W. Goddard, in memory of Harry W. Goddard, 1938.27 During the Qing dynasty, sculptures of the evil-averting bixie were created using many different stones and with varied interpretations of its physical appearance. The seated quartz bixie is depicted with big ears, bushy eyebrows, square snout and tripartite tail. It holds a spray of fungus of immortality (lingzhi) in its mouth, a motif repeated on the wooden stand simulating intertwined roots.
On View
On view
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Female Figure Holding Lingzhi Fungus and a Branch with Ripe Peaches and Basket, Accompanied by a Boy
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
18th century, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
late 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)