A Chinese rock crystal carving of a mythical beast called a Qilin. Resembling a fu dog, the creature is a chimera mixed with a lion, a deer, a dragon, and sometimes other animals. The Qilin is said to appear with the arrival and the passing of a sage or high ruler.
19th Century
Dimensions: 4" L x 1 3/4" W x 4 1/2" H
Antique Chinese Crystal Mythical Qilin
$5,600.00
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