Detail view artifact.

Solid bronze cast, partially patinated or polished, turtle with dragon head (Bixi), the YIN and Yang symbols on the shell, framed by 16 coins (symbol for wealth), size 24 cm. The characters symbolize opposing forces that complement each other. “YIN” characterizes the feminine, “YANG” stands for the masculine. These symbols can be found on oracle bones long before our era. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Sculptures   |   Material: Metall   |   Country of origin: Tibet, China | Similar pieces

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