Jade standing qilin, Yuan dynasty, China, 1279-1368. Artist: Unknown

Jade standing qilin, Yuan dynasty, China, 1279-1368. Artist: Unknown

1-234-029 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Jade standing qilin, Yuan dynasty, China, 1279-1368. A standing qilin with its long neck drawn back. The head has been very finely done to show the muscles, the neck has tresses, the body is covered with scales. The tail is between the legs and curls up to touch the back of the neck. The legs are like eagles' legs and claws. There are flame-like projections at the front of the forelegs and rear legs. The jade stone is of greyish celadon colour with considerable brown patches.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Jade

Picture Type
  1. Object

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Science & Nature Animal Life

Religion & Belief Mythology

Society & Culture Art & Literature

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2214x2831
File Size : 18,363kb


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  1. BATEA : 468
  1. 0440000640
  1. 1-234-029
  1. 1234029
  1. 640
  1. BATEA : 468


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