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A large bronze model of a Qilin
16th/17th Century
cast standing four-square, the head with jaws opening revealing its fangs and tongue, the ferocious features framed by a flaming and curling frame, the forehead with a single horn, loop attaching head to chest, traces of gilt-lacquer -- 13¾in. (34.8cm.) high, (one section of head's mane reduced, wear).
See Illustration.
16th/17th Century
cast standing four-square, the head with jaws opening revealing its fangs and tongue, the ferocious features framed by a flaming and curling frame, the forehead with a single horn, loop attaching head to chest, traces of gilt-lacquer -- 13¾in. (34.8cm.) high, (one section of head's mane reduced, wear).
See Illustration.