PAIR OF TURQUOISE PORCELAIN MYTHICAL CREATURES (QILIN)
PAIR OF TURQUOISE PORCELAIN MYTHICAL CREATURES (QILIN)
the porcelain from China, ca. 1800, the gilt bronzes in the Louis XV style, France, 19th century.
Turquoise glazed, seated Quilins. On a pierced rocaille base.
H 29 cm.
One Qilin with damaged tongue.
In addition to the Dragon, the Quilin ("Chinese unicorn") is one of the most important mythical creatures in Chinese mythology.
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PAIR OF TURQUOISE PORCELAIN MYTHICAL CREATURES (QILIN)
the porcelain from China, ca. 1800, the gilt bronzes in the Louis XV style, France, 19th century.
Turquoise glazed, seated Quilins. On a pierced rocaille base.
H 29 cm.
One Qilin with damaged tongue.
In addition to the Dragon, the Quilin ("Chinese unicorn") is one of the most important mythical creatures in Chinese mythology.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
