California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Apr. 18, 2015  Apr. 18, 2015

 Lot # 5475 
A SILVER CAST 'QILIN' CENSER    清 銀鑄麒麟香爐


  • Dimension: Height: 9 1/2 in (24.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $250
  • Estimate To: $450

Finely cast sitting on its haunches, it is modelled with a single horn atop its head, eyes bulging, the mouth open exposing tongue between rows of teeth and fangs, the body deteiled with ruyi-shaped scales, its back cast with a lid revealing hollow body. Qing Dynasty period.