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Winged Chimera (Bixie)

青銅辟邪

400s CE

China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period

(386–589 CE)
Medium
bronze
Measurements
Overall: 6.7 x 7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Bequests of Leonard C. Hanna Jr. and John L. Severance; Gifts of Francis F. Prentiss and the Worcester R. Warner Collection by exchange 1980.184
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Location
241B Arts of Ancient China
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Did You Know?

A bixie is a fantastical hybrid creature that was believed to ward off evil spirits

Winged Chimera (Bixie)

400s CE

China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period (386–589 CE)

See Also

  • Collection
    China: Southern
  • Department
    Chinese Art
  • Type of artwork
    Sculpture
  • Medium
    Bronze
  • Credit line
    Purchase From the J. H. Wade Fund; Bequests of Leonard C. Hanna Jr. and John L. Severance; Gifts of Francis F. Prentiss and the Worcester R. Warner Collection by Exchange

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