A PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF A QILIN
A PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF A QILIN

19TH/20TH CENTURY

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A PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF A QILIN
19TH/20TH CENTURY
The recumbent, horned, mythical beast is carved with its four feet tucked under its body, and with its long tail curled to one side. The stone is of a pale tone with some natural inclusions.
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
A private English collection, formed from the 1970s onwards.

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