A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER
A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER

17TH CENTURY

Details
A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE 'QILIN' CENSER
17TH CENTURY
The squat mythical beast is cast standing foursquare with its teeth bared, its detachable horned head is hinged. Its body is decorated with swirling scrolls highlighted in gilt.
8? in.( 20.5 cm.) high, later stand

More from Chinese Ceramics Works of Art and Textiles

View All
View All