California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3315 
A GILT-BRONZE QILIN CENSER AND COVER    清晚期 銅鎏金麒麟香爐


  • Dimension: Length: 31 in (79 cm) Height: 14 1/2 in (37.5 cm) Width: 13 in (33 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $3500

The censer is modelled as a qilin with head turned sharply to the side, with mouth agape in roar, with incised mane and tail, the scales on the body richly applied in gilt, the cover finely incorporated into its back. Late Qing Dynasty period.