A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE 'QILIN' VASE, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE 'QILIN' VASE,

QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

the mythical beast standing foursquare on an integral cloud-form base, the head held high with the mouth open exposing the fangs and a pair of antlers rising above the ears, long wings issuing from the muscular shoulders, tufts of fur and the tail rising from the haunches, carrying an integral baluster vase on its back, the vase set with a pair of loop handles each suspending a loose ring, the stone an even creamy tone, wood stand. 2 pieces.

height 5 5/8 in.; 14.3 cm