Chinese Gilt SOLID SILVER in shape of square form, each panel intriguely carved in relief of vigorous dragons chasing the centralized flaming pearls. The top characterized with a QiLin sculpture, crouching on its four legs, its taloned feet tucked under the plump body, with the head facing backward, with jaw agape snarling to expose teeth and a tongue. A Lingzhi mushroom rested upon the scally body. Qilin, (ch’i-lin), - symbolizes benevolence, rectitude. A good omen. Symbol of Military Officials of the 1st Grade. In Chinese mythology, the unicorn whose rare appearance often coincides with the imminent birth or death of a sage or illustrious ruler. (The name is a combination of the two characters qi “male,” and lin, “female.”) A qilin has a single horn on its forehead, a yellow belly, a multicolored back, the hooves of a horse, the body of a deer, and the tail of an ox. Gentle of disposition, it never walks on verdant grass or eats living vegetation.

Dimension: 73.9mm H x 67.5mm W

PROVENANCE:
Private collection estate, From an East 20th St, Manhattan Apartment. NY -USA

EXCELLENT condition, with normal anomalies in nature, sign of stressed surface, minor scratch & dent. Normal, considering ages and wears.


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