Drakenvis Chiwen/Aoyu - Bronze - China (No reserve price)
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Bronze statue titled Drakenvis Chiwen/Aoyu from China, depicting Chiwen, one of the nine dragon sons in Chinese mythology, in good condition, with dimensions 23 × 9.5 × 12 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg, unsigned.
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Chiwen/Aoyu is one of the nine dragon sons in Chinese mythology.
This being combines features of:
A fish (scaly body, fins)
A dragon (powerful head, flames/manes, claws)
Symbolism and meaning:
Protection against fire: Chiwen was traditionally placed on the roofs of temples and palaces as a guardian against fire
Water and abundance: The fish side symbolizes water, wealth and prosperity
Strength and authority: The dragon's head represents imperial power and divine protection
Transformation: The hybrid character symbolizes spiritual evolution
The statue is in good, used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packaged and insured shipping.
Weight: 1600 grams.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Chiwen/Aoyu is one of the nine dragon sons in Chinese mythology.
This being combines features of:
A fish (scaly body, fins)
A dragon (powerful head, flames/manes, claws)
Symbolism and meaning:
Protection against fire: Chiwen was traditionally placed on the roofs of temples and palaces as a guardian against fire
Water and abundance: The fish side symbolizes water, wealth and prosperity
Strength and authority: The dragon's head represents imperial power and divine protection
Transformation: The hybrid character symbolizes spiritual evolution
The statue is in good, used condition with signs of age. (See photos)
Very finely detailed.
Carefully packaged and insured shipping.
Weight: 1600 grams.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Drakenvis Chiwen/Aoyu
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
9.5 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1600 g
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