A PALE CELADON JADE 'QILIN' GROUP
A PALE CELADON JADE 'QILIN' GROUP

17TH-18TH CENTURY

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A PALE CELADON JADE 'QILIN' GROUP
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The group is carved in the round as a recumbent qilin with its head turned towards its cub, the tails, backbones and manes all finely detailed. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with cloudy white and russet flecks and inclusions.
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm.) wide, wood stand

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