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This hand-carved bamboo element depicts a mythical creature, likely a Bixie or a winged lion, characterized by a powerful, stylized …
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This hand-carved bamboo element depicts a mythical creature, likely a Bixie or a winged lion, characterized by a powerful, stylized form and a protective countenance. The figure features a prominent, rounded head with bulging eyes, a broad snout, and an open mouth that reveals small teeth, while its body is defined by layered, feather-like wings that sweep along its flanks. The chest is intricately carved with horizontal ridges, suggesting a segmented or armored underbelly, and the piece is finished in a deep, lustrous dark brown color that highlights the smooth curves and recessed details of the bamboo. Hollowed at the base and back, this carving was designed to cap a beam or serve as a decorative corbel, blending functional structural support with the symbolic strength and warding presence common in traditional Asian craftsmanship.
Dimensions: Dia 9" x h13"
Origin: China
Material: Bamboo
Condition: Handmade, natural material imperfection
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 9ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Art Subjects
- Mythology
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bamboo
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Handmade, natural material imperfection Handmade, natural material imperfection less
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