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 cmCondition ReportNatural fissures in the stone, the tip of the wings has one repaired loop and another loop filed down possibly from break. One of the loose rings repaired. Small nicks and chips to the edges. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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 cmCondition ReportNatural fissures in the stone, the tip of the wings has one repaired loop and another loop filed down possibly from break. One of the loose rings repaired. Small nicks and chips to the edges. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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