A CHINESE GILT BRONZE 'QILIN' MAT WEIGHT 十七至十八世紀 銅鎏金臥麒麟鎮紙
A CHINESE GILT BRONZE 'QILIN' MAT WEIGHT 17th - 18th Century 十七至十八世紀 銅鎏金臥麒麟鎮紙 Cast as a curled mythical beast resting atop a circular base formed of cresting waves, the creature with powerful limbs, a long curling tail and a single horn atop its head, 5cm high, 6.4cm wide weight approx. 518g - NOTE: A comparable weight dated 17th - 18th century, described as a 'horned lion' and sat atop a similar base formed of waves, is in the collection of the British Museum, no. 1894,0108.8.Click here to share:Request a condition report
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A CHINESE GILT BRONZE 'QILIN' MAT WEIGHT 17th - 18th Century 十七至十八世紀 銅鎏金臥麒麟鎮紙 Cast as a curled mythical beast resting atop a circular base formed of cresting waves, the creature with powerful limbs, a long curling tail and a single horn atop its head, 5cm high, 6.4cm wide weight approx. 518g - NOTE: A comparable weight dated 17th - 18th century, described as a 'horned lion' and sat atop a similar base formed of waves, is in the collection of the British Museum, no. 1894,0108.8.Click here to share:Request a condition report
