A JADE FIGURE OF A QILIN QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |

skilfully depicted recumbent, the mythical beast portrayed grasping in its mouth a lingzhi stem and turning its head towards its back, portrayed with a prominent snout flanked by long curling whiskers, below large bulging eyes and a pair of beribboned horns, the muscular body accentuated with a defined spinal column terminating in a bushy tail swept up against its scaly haunches, the stone of a pale celadon colour highlighted with icy inclusions and russet patches

There are minor chips, including one whisker, the underside of the jaw and the horns.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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