A very pale green jade carving of a qilin and books
A very pale green jade carving of a qilin and books
18th century
The horned mythical beast carved with bulging eyes beneath bushy brows, its legs tucked under its body and head raised issuing lingzhi-shaped cloud vapours supporting a book on its back, finely detailed with scales on its legs and thighs, the rear with a carefully-incised mane, the stone of a very pale green tone, wood stand. 6cm (2 3/8in) wide. (2).
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A very pale green jade carving of a qilin and books
18th century
The horned mythical beast carved with bulging eyes beneath bushy brows, its legs tucked under its body and head raised issuing lingzhi-shaped cloud vapours supporting a book on its back, finely detailed with scales on its legs and thighs, the rear with a carefully-incised mane, the stone of a very pale green tone, wood stand. 6cm (2 3/8in) wide. (2).
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