Lot Essay
Previously sold in New York, 23 May 1974, lot 75.
(US$26,000-32,000)
(US$26,000-32,000)
Details
A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A QILIN
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The recumbent partially scaly figure well carved with protruding eyes, undulating whiskers, long horns and finely combed mane, exhaling smoke twirling in spirals, supporting books tied with a ribbon, the stone of even tone with a soft polish
6 in. (15.3 cm.) long
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The recumbent partially scaly figure well carved with protruding eyes, undulating whiskers, long horns and finely combed mane, exhaling smoke twirling in spirals, supporting books tied with a ribbon, the stone of even tone with a soft polish
6 in. (15.3 cm.) long