A WHITE JADE 'QILIN AND PHOENIX' GROUP
A WHITE JADE 'QILIN AND PHOENIX' GROUP

18TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE 'QILIN AND PHOENIX' GROUP
18TH CENTURY
The recumbent horned beast is carved with its head looking backwards towards a phoenix. The scales, mane and feathers are all finely incised. The stone is of a pale tone with minor inclusions.
4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) long

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