Jade effigy of Qilin (unicorn) and Lingzhi (fungus), resting on hardwood stand. Qilin in relaxing position on its four legs, the head facing left shoulder, its mouth enclosed over the Lingzhi branch, with smaller QiLin curled oppositely. The jade shows grayish-celadon color with sporadic golden-russet inclusions and moist milky appearance. Displayed on a carved hardwood stand.

Dimensions: 56.90mm H x 156.89mm L
Weight: 937.7g
Stand: 1-1/8" H

PROVENANCE: From the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. (1933- 2017).

He was gifted these items from his parents who had lived abroad in the late 1800s.
Cecil Knight Sr. professional experience was in foreign property acquisition for major corporations, trips to find and evaluate a piece of property often would take 6 months or more. This time while in foreign countries also allowed the couple to search out and collect highly sought after rare and unique antiques that they would bring back as gifts for his family members and add into their private collection.
Over many years they had collected more than 240 Chinese items as well as almost 1,500 European works of art and treasures.

The following Item(s) from the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-23 through Lot-60.

Over all in EXCELLENT Condition, Natural Jade stone.

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