Lot Essay
The hollowed animal was possibly also used as a brush washer.
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SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
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A MOTTLED JADE QILIN
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The hollowed beast carved in a recumbent position, and its flattened head turned to the side, with a single horn and gnarled back, holding a lingzhi spray between its teeth, the tail well-defined with finely incised lines, the stone of mottled deep brown and greyish-celadon tones
4 3/8 in. (11.4 cm.) wide, wood stand
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The hollowed beast carved in a recumbent position, and its flattened head turned to the side, with a single horn and gnarled back, holding a lingzhi spray between its teeth, the tail well-defined with finely incised lines, the stone of mottled deep brown and greyish-celadon tones
4 3/8 in. (11.4 cm.) wide, wood stand
Provenance
With Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London
Brought to you by
Louise Britain
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