STRIATED TRANSLUCENT WHITE JADE CARVING OF A QILIN...

STRIATED TRANSLUCENT WHITE JADE CARVING OF A QILIN Song dynasty
In a forward position with its head raised, its scrolled openwork horn thrown back across its body, and its tail curled. Wing-like flames emanate from beneath its front legs. Semi-calcified body due to burial; also shows erosion of small surface areas. Australian Antique Dealer Association label on base. Length 4.8".
Provenance:
C.P. Lee & Son, Perth, Australia.
From the Troubetzkoy Foundation Collection.

In a forward position with its head raised, its scrolled openwork horn thrown back across its body, and its tail curled. Wing-like flames emanate from beneath its front legs. Semi-calcified body due to burial; also shows erosion of small surface areas. Australian Antique Dealer Association label on base. Length 4.8".
Provenance:
C.P. Lee & Son, Perth, Australia.
From the Troubetzkoy Foundation Collection.

Condition: As described.

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