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White Jade Figure of a Recumbent Qilin, 19th/20th C.

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White Jade Figure of a Recumbent Qilin, 19th/20th C.
White Jade Figure of a Recumbent Qilin, 19th/20th C.
Item Details
Description
White jade
China, 19th/20th century
Plastic figure of the mythical creature Qilin
Detailed elaborate figure
Brown inclusion on the tail
Length: 6.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Munich

Qilin

The Qilin is known as one of the four Chinese miracle creatures. It is a chimera animal – a sort of stag with a dragon’s head and ox hooves combined with a lion’s head and a carp’s beard. Even though the beast is thought to be rather large, it is known to be able to walk on grass without breaking it or crushing bugs. Fitting this, the Qilin is also known to live off a strict vegetarian diet. Its name is a combination of the maleQiand the female Lin and thus incorporates the principle of Yin and Yang and the dualism of the sexes. According to Chinese mythology, Qilins can turn thousand years old. The first Qilin was apparently caught back at Confuzius’ time, but was immediately killed – much to the philosopher’s disappointment. Lacking any comparable animals, the Chinese called the first giraffe they saw a Qilin – it was brought to China by the famous seafarer Zheng He (1371-1433/35) who brought the animal from one of his journeys to his emperor Yongle (1360-1424). Until today, giraffes are actually called kirin in Japanese and Korean.



Condition: The jade is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. The length is 6.5 cm.


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White Jade Figure of a Recumbent Qilin, 19th/20th C.

Estimate €1,200 - €1,500
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