Lot Essay
There is a gilt-bronze qilin censer of similar form in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2004, p.9, no.7.
.jpg?w=1)
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Details
A GILT-BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER AND COVER
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The beast is cast standing foursquare with its head formed as the hinged cover. It is detailed with its mouth open and teeth bared. The mane and tail are finely delineated and it wears a tasseled collar with a bell around its neck.
8¼ in. (21 cm.) high
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The beast is cast standing foursquare with its head formed as the hinged cover. It is detailed with its mouth open and teeth bared. The mane and tail are finely delineated and it wears a tasseled collar with a bell around its neck.
8¼ in. (21 cm.) high
Brought to you by
Ivy Chan
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.