Leonine Mythological Creature (bixie) (one of a pair)

Culture Chinese

Date206 B.C.E.–589 C.E. or later

Mediumnephrite

Dimensions11.6 x 6 cm (4 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

ClassificationsJades

Credit LineGift of the Rubin-Ladd Foundation, Ester R. Portnow Collection of Asian Art

Terms

Object number2007.119.2

ProvenanceS. Throckmorton, New York, NY; September 23, 2000, purchased by The Rubin-Ladd Foundation, Georgetown, CT; 2007, donated to the Worcester Art Museum.

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