Jade mythological animalLate Ming dynasty

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565

Title

Jade mythological animalLate Ming dynasty (1550-1644)

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Jade mythological animalLate Ming dynasty

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BATEA : 555

Simple name

animal

Classified name

stone; jade; animal; mythology; Ming; China; qilin;

Description

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A mythological animal with one horn sitting with curled spine. The animal's long tail is engraved with fur markings and held against its haunches. The head is held up with cornucopia ears and turned to one side with open mouth and snarling expression. The pale green stone has traces of the rich brown skin of the pebble on its back.

Description material

jade

Description condition

good

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

body	pale green and brown
decoration

Description length

5.7 cm

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