A FAMILLE VERTE 'QILIN’ DISH
SHUNZHI PERIOD (1644-1661)
The dish with rounded sides is decorated on the interior with a ferocious qilin surrounded by flames, looking up towards the sun. The exterior is decorated with four lingzhi above an upward lappets border around the foot.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam.
A FAMILLE VERTE 'QILIN’ DISH
SHUNZHI PERIOD (1644-1661)
The dish with rounded sides is decorated on the interior with a ferocious qilin surrounded by flames, looking up towards the sun. The exterior is decorated with four lingzhi above an upward lappets border around the foot.
8 1/4 in. (21 cm.) diam.