{"product_id":"paar-monumentale-antieke-pixiu-vuurverguld-brons-cloisonne-late-qing-dynastie-ca-1900","title":"Pair of Monumental Antique Chinese Pixiu – Bronze \u0026 Cloisonné – Late Qing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonumental Pair of Chinese Pixiu in Bronze and Cloisonné\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Qing dynasty, ca. 1880–1910\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e bronze with cloisonné enamel, glass inlay and traces of gilding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions per figure:\u003c\/strong\u003e L 49 × H ca. 37 × W 26 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.4 kg and 25 kg – total 47.4 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of Pixiu guardian figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePixiu as Guardians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental pair represents Pixiu, mythical Chinese guardian creatures traditionally associated with protection, prosperity and wealth. Both animals stand firmly on four legs with open jaws, pronounced manes, wing-like forms and curling tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBronze and Cloisonné\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy bronze bodies are richly decorated with cloisonné enamel in floral and geometric patterns. Traces of gilding and glass inlay remain visible in places. The combination of substantial casting, enamel and decorative finishing gives the pair a strongly monumental presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface and Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surfaces show old patina, oxidation, wear and craquelure in parts of the enamel. Small losses and age-related marks are present and consistent with the scale and age of the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57157249990987,"sku":"206","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1_969bb1d5-fae5-40a4-9288-302ccda430ac.jpg?v=1777479202","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/pair-monumental-antique-chinese-pixiu-bronze-cloisonne-late-qing","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}