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CHINE DYNASTIE QING, XIXe SIÈCLE
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CHINE DYNASTIE QING, XIXe SIÈCLE
Pale celadon jade qilin statuette
The animal is shown reclining with its legs under its body, a cloud emerging from its half-open mouth, a book on its back.
Size: 7.6 x 14 x 5.5 cm
PROVENANCE
Collection of Dr. Laurent Joseph Gaide (1870 - 1960), Inspector General, Director of Health Services in Indochina.
NOTE
This iconography is based on the legend that a book-bearing qilin appeared to Confucius' mother before he was born. This auspicious symbol is a wish for descendants of scholars or distinguished sons.
Pale celadon jade qilin statuette
The animal is shown reclining with its legs under its body, a cloud emerging from its half-open mouth, a book on its back.
Size: 7.6 x 14 x 5.5 cm
PROVENANCE
Collection of Dr. Laurent Joseph Gaide (1870 - 1960), Inspector General, Director of Health Services in Indochina.
NOTE
This iconography is based on the legend that a book-bearing qilin appeared to Confucius' mother before he was born. This auspicious symbol is a wish for descendants of scholars or distinguished sons.