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CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)
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PAIRE DE STATUES DE QILIN EN BRONZE
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)
The qilin are finely cast and detailed with the head turned back, their mouths exposing the sharp teeth and tongue, and with long whiskers, bulging eyes and a single horn set between the ears.
8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) wide
CHINE, DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644)
The qilin are finely cast and detailed with the head turned back, their mouths exposing the sharp teeth and tongue, and with long whiskers, bulging eyes and a single horn set between the ears.
8 ¼ in. (21 cm.) wide
Provenance
Collection of the late Laurent Kadé (1933-1990), France, and thence by descent to the present owner.
Further details
A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF QILIN
CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
CHINA, MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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