Bidspirit auction | TIBETAN GILDED BIXIE

TIBETAN GILDED BIXIE - Ca. 19th - 20th century AD. A cast and gilded bixie, seated in a vigilant pose with its front legs firmly planted and its head raised in a roaring expression. The creature's features are exaggerated, with stylised facial characteristics including a wide, open mouth exposing sharp teeth, a flared nose, bulging eyes, and curled eyebrows. Its body is adorned with incised decorative motifs resembling flames or armour plates.Size: 160mm x 180mm; Weight: 1.1kgProvenance: Private UK collection, H.G.; previously with a London gallery; formerly acquired in 1999 from a London antiquities dealer.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.