Sale 12175
New York
|
16 September 2016
Price realised
USD 60,000
Estimate
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
Provenance
Private collection, Japan, 1999.
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