A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Figures of Qilin
A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Figures of Qilin
18TH/19TH CENTURY
清中期 銅胎掐絲琺瑯麒麟一對
each depicted standing on four-square with gilt hooves, the head cast with bulging eyes below bushy eyebrows, the mouth wide open revealing fangs, having gilt beard, long whiskers, horns, and manes, painted with gilt highlighted, blue and turquoise scales, raised on fitted hardwood stand.
Height 8 x width 12 in., 20.3 x 30.48 cm.
Asian Art
One in good condition with minor surface wear, the other with restoration to enamels on top of head
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A Pair of Cloisonné Enamel Figures of Qilin
18TH/19TH CENTURY
清中期 銅胎掐絲琺瑯麒麟一對
each depicted standing on four-square with gilt hooves, the head cast with bulging eyes below bushy eyebrows, the mouth wide open revealing fangs, having gilt beard, long whiskers, horns, and manes, painted with gilt highlighted, blue and turquoise scales, raised on fitted hardwood stand.
Height 8 x width 12 in., 20.3 x 30.48 cm.
Asian Art
One in good condition with minor surface wear, the other with restoration to enamels on top of head
Sale price
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Time, Location
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