Jade Mythical Beast (Bixie) 清玉辟邪獸

The bixie (辟邪) is a mythical auspicious beast in ancient Chinese mythology, capable of warding off evil and providing protection and guardianship. It is commonly seen in Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) tomb stone carvings or jade sculptures. Its image typically features wings, horns (single or double), and a lion- or tiger-like ferocious beast body, with prominent wings sprouting from the shoulders—symbolizing immense power and divinity, as in the phrase "like a tiger with wings added" (如虎添翼).

In the Qing Dynasty (especially during the Qianlong period), jade craftsmanship reached its peak. However, the religious/tomb-guarding function of the bixie beast had significantly weakened, and it was mostly transformed into handheld play pieces, scholar's studio items (such as water droppers/washers), or decorative objects for appreciation and display.

辟邪是中國古代神話中的瑞獸，能辟除邪惡、鎮守護佑，常見於漢代陵墓石刻或玉雕，形象多為帶翼、有角（單角或雙角）、似獅虎的猛獸，肩生雙翼，象徵「如虎添翼」的強大力量與神性。清代（特別是乾隆時期），玉器工藝達到高峰，但辟邪獸的宗教/鎮墓功能已弱化，多轉為把玩件、文房用具（如水丞）或陳設賞玩之物。清代玉辟邪的特點: 

不再強調漢代那種兇猛、蓄勢待發的動感與神性，表情趨向溫和、憨態可掬，像「懶洋洋的看門狗」。

常不見肩部明顯雙翼，或翼很小/簡化。

眼睛圓瞪、嘴唇緊閉、長鬃毛披散、尾巴較長且向內彎曲（漢代尾巴短而外捲，動勢強）。

材質多用和田玉、青玉、黃玉等，工藝精細，常圓雕或加浮雕，部分仿古染色做舊。

常見尺寸較小，便於握持把玩。

12cm X 5cm X 8cm