California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2013  June 23, 2013

 Lot # 203 
A CARVED ZITAN FIGURE OF 'MYTHICAL BEAST'    清 紫檀木雕貔貅擺件


  • Dimension: W: 5 in (12.7 cm) H: 3 1/8 in (7.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

The ferocious Pixiu mythical beast shown with its head held high, its mouth open in a fierce roar exposing its fangs, its eyes with intent gaze beneath thick brows and a long horn between flame-like ears, one of its paws grabbed firmly on a gold ingot. Carved with a four Chinese character mark "ZHU HAISAN". Qing Dynasty period.