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Figurine of a Bixie Vanquisher of Evil
- Museum No.
- GK803
Photo No：160531_GL_0010
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| Title | Figurine of a Bixie Vanquisher of Evil |
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| Category | Ceramics(G) |
| Country | China |
| Period | Han |
| Century | 紀元前1th～3th |
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| Materials | Earthenware with pigments |
| Dimensions | Height 12.2cm Width 20.3cm Width 12.1cm |
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This hollow ceramic figurine is thought to depict a Chinese imaginary animal called a bixie, believed to ward off evil. Some bixie have long snouts like horses, while others have horns. This one has a short, muzzled face like a tiger or lion. It was likely used as a tomb guardian.
China-Han