PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE NEW YORK COLLECTION
A LARGE BRONZE QILIN-FORM CENSER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
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A LARGE BRONZE QILIN-FORM CENSER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
Heavily cast, the scaly mythical beast shown seated with hinged head turned to the side and mouth open for the emission of vapor, with a hooked horn rising between the upright ears, the openwork plumed tail separately made, with blackish patina
18½ in. (47 cm.) high
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
Heavily cast, the scaly mythical beast shown seated with hinged head turned to the side and mouth open for the emission of vapor, with a hooked horn rising between the upright ears, the openwork plumed tail separately made, with blackish patina
18½ in. (47 cm.) high
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Krystelle Sun
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