California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1254 
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF QILIN    清 白玉雕瑞獸


  • Dimension: Length: 4 in (10.2 cm) Width: 2 in (5.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1600
  • Estimate To: $3200

Carved as a recumbent mythical beat with head turned to the side, with bulging eyes, powerful nose, and broad mouth revealing teeth, the mane in the back leading to bifurcated tail tucked beneath its body. Qing Dynasty period.