Lot Essay
The imagery of a qilin with a jade book symbolises the wish for the birth of an illustrious son.
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18TH-19TH CENTURY
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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A QILIN
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The recumbent horned beast is carved with its head turned sharply backwards with a book emanating from its mouth onto its hind quarters. The stone is of an even pale tone with some creamy russet inclusions.
3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm. ) wide
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The recumbent horned beast is carved with its head turned sharply backwards with a book emanating from its mouth onto its hind quarters. The stone is of an even pale tone with some creamy russet inclusions.
3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm. ) wide
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