An impressive sancai-glazed qilin
十七世紀 三彩瑞獸香插
An impressive sancai-glazed qilin from the 17th century, depicting the mythical beast standing foursquare with elaborate caparison and cylindrical vase, adorned with fine green, blue, and yellow glazes. The figure displays meticulous detailing including a curling mane, bushy tail, and protruding fangs, mounted on a wooden stand.
- Medium
- modelled standing foursquare with head held high, caparisoned with a tasseled saddle supporting a cylindrical vase, the saddle carpet draping in loose folds down each side, the mythical beast finely detailed with a curling mane, a bushy tail and protruding fangs, applied overall with a fine green and blue glaze with yellow highlights, wood stand
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Arts d'Asie
June 10, 2021
Estimate: $3,500 – $5,000
Lot 42
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