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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A QILIN
18TH CENTURY
Details
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A QILIN
18TH CENTURY
The recumbent mythical beast is shown with its head turned to the side, the vapor issuing from its jaws supporting a ribbon-tied book that is highlighted by the dark russet color.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The recumbent mythical beast is shown with its head turned to the side, the vapor issuing from its jaws supporting a ribbon-tied book that is highlighted by the dark russet color.
3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) long
Provenance
Private collection, Japan, 1999.
Brought to you by
Margaret Gristina
Senior Specialist