Chinese Carved Hardstone Pi Xiu and Teapot
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Reclining Pi Xiu and a white alabaster covered teapot, the sides carved as stalks of tied bamboo. (2) Pi Xiu,
H. 2 3/4 in., L. 4 1/4 in., teapot, D. of body 4 in.
Note:; pinyin: píxiu or Pi Yao, also known as Tian Lu, Bi Xie or Bai Jie, is a Chinese mythical creature with fierce dragon head, horse body and unicorn claws which is said to give its owner the ability to amass a great wealth. The winged animal's bold body resembles a lion covered with whitish-grey fur. Legend has it that Pi Xiu was blessed (or cursed) by the Heavens with the ability to eat but not to excrete (ie:has a mouth but lacks the ability to eliminate, thus could gobble up anything without excreting. It is fond of water, gold, silver and jewels and takes wealth from all directions as food. The Pi Xiu is said to bring wealth and treasure and good fortune to its owner and is also capable of warding off evil spirits
H. 2 3/4 in., L. 4 1/4 in., teapot, D. of body 4 in.
Note:; pinyin: píxiu or Pi Yao, also known as Tian Lu, Bi Xie or Bai Jie, is a Chinese mythical creature with fierce dragon head, horse body and unicorn claws which is said to give its owner the ability to amass a great wealth. The winged animal's bold body resembles a lion covered with whitish-grey fur. Legend has it that Pi Xiu was blessed (or cursed) by the Heavens with the ability to eat but not to excrete (ie:has a mouth but lacks the ability to eliminate, thus could gobble up anything without excreting. It is fond of water, gold, silver and jewels and takes wealth from all directions as food. The Pi Xiu is said to bring wealth and treasure and good fortune to its owner and is also capable of warding off evil spirits
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Chinese Carved Hardstone Pi Xiu and Teapot
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