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    Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    9 November 2007

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    • A celadon and russet jade mode
    Lot 154

    A celadon and russet jade model of a qilin, 17th century

    Price realised

    GBP 1,250

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    A celadon and russet jade model of a qilin, 17th century
    the recumbent mythical beast carved looking forward with the horns resting on the back, the flanks carved with scales above fire scrolls, with the thick tail pointing upwards, the legs tucked underneath utilising the russet areas of the mottled pale celadon tone stone, pierced at the centre -- 2¼in. (5.6cm.) long.

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