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A blue and white ‘qilin’ jar and cover,

A blue and white ‘qilin’ jar and cover, Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period 清順治青花芭蕉麒麟紋蓋罐

A blue and white covered jar from the Shunzhi period adorned with qilin and banana leaf motifs. The decorative scheme combines auspicious mythical beasts with botanical elements.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000

Lot 325

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A blue and white ‘qilin’ jar and cover,, A blue and white ‘qilin’ jar and cover, Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period 清順治青花芭蕉麒麟紋蓋罐

A blue and white covered jar from the Shunzhi period adorned with qilin and banana leaf motifs. The decorative scheme combines auspicious mythical beasts with botanical elements.

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