January Antiques & Decorative Arts
Lot 318: A Chinese Gilt-Bronze 'Qilin' Censer, 19th Century -...
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A Chinese Gilt-Bronze ‘Qilin’ Censer, 19th Century – A cast bronze vessel sculpted in the form of a recumbent East Asian mythical creature, identified as a Qilin. The censer features a stylized dragon-like head with an open mouth, short horns, a scaled neck, and hooves. A removable lid, also decorated, is situated on the creature’s back. The surface displays extensive dark patination with coppery-red undertones and visible remnants of a faded gilt or lacquered finish.
L: Approximately 25cm
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