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Qilin Mythology

Pair of Petite Mythical Qilin Figures
Located in Chicago, IL
benevolent creatures known as qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are chimeric animals from
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

218.54 Ct - Natural Myanmar Lavender Icy Type Qilin Jadeite Jade Pendant
Located in Kowloon, HK
mythology, the Qilin is a powerful and auspicious creature that symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hand Carved Marble Statue of Qilin, Chinese Mythical Beast on Rosewood Base
Located in Lomita, CA
kirin appearing in the mythology of other Asian cultures. The appearance of a qilin is supposed to bring
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Pair of Chinese Mythical Guardian Charms
Located in Chicago, IL
mythology thought to bring luck and happiness. Crouching upon lotus plinths, these qilin are sculpted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Statues

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Limestone

Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
waving tall banners and leading a mythical qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are
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Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
Chinese Blue and White Water Vessel, c. 1900
H 10.25 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in
Chinese Antique Hand Carved Mythical Winged Guardian Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
bixie, tianlu, and even qilin- a sacred and auspicious beast from Chinese mythology, first recorded in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

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Limestone

19th Century Burmese Jewel Inlaid Bronze Temple Guardian
Located in Forney, TX
Chinese Qilin and Korean Kirin in ancient mythology folklore. Dimensions (approx): 4.75”W, 3.25”D
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

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Marble, Metal

Chinese Reclining Fu Dog Guardian Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single block of limestone, this stone sculpture depicts a reclining mythical fu dog lion. Also known as shizi, fu lions such as this were traditionally placed besi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Gervasoni Large Brass Suspension Lamp in Matt Brass by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a strong decorative impact, the BRASS lamp family exploits the ductility of brass and its ability to embellish interiors with warm and golden light reflections. Suspension lamps...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

GIA Certified Natural Jadeite "A" Translucent Jade 1 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare GIA Certified Estate Natural Diamond and Jade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant measuring 43.01x28.25x4.44mm. The Pendant is set with a Natural Translucent Jadeite Jade Green Carving wit...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold

Certified Jade & Diamond Statement Pendant. Imperial Green Color & Substantial.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a rare imperial green Jade and diamond pendant. It is certified by 2 labs. The pendant is set in 18k white gold and diamonds. Not only does thi...
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Chinese Export Lacquered Four Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered Chinese export four-panel coromandel screen decorated on both sides. The screen features a pavilion landscape on one side and a floral and fauna landscape on th...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

The Black Road: Iron, Classical Male Bust, Resin Sculpture with Rust Iron Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary sculptural portrait head takes its beginnings from classical antiquity. Attention to detail and complete understanding of the human figure are evident. The sculptu...
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2010s American Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland China firstly as tribute...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Stone

Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
BEST OF THE BEST for the next generation. Here is a rare imperial green Jade with excellent transparency and diamond pendant drop necklace. It is certified by 2 labs. The pendant is ...
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu hand-carved in sandstone. Dimensions: 23 inches high and 10 inches wide and 16 in...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Sandstone

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Located in Chicago, IL
With curly manes and playful expressions, these petite stone fu dogs are adorable companions and benevolent guardians of the home. Also known as shizi, the pair represents yin and ya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
Pair of Petite Chinese Fu Dog Guardians
H 6.5 in W 2.75 in D 3.5 in
Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Exceptional incense burner in finely chiseled patinated bronze. The barrel with a rotating decoration of birds and branches is supported by three shishis. Two other Fô lions serve as...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Japanese antique stone lion figurine / 1800-1900 / Edo to Meiji / garden object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone performance lion figurine made in the late 19th century in Japan from the Edo period to the Meiji period. Shishi has been revered as a divine beast since ancient tim...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

Materials

Limestone

Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

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Chinese Famille Verte Oval Ginger Jar with Mythical Qilin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are chimeric animals from Chinese mythology
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Enamel

Chinese 19C Bleu de Hue Table Spittoon Qilins Ruyi Cobalt Marked Vietnamese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
omen. Symbol of Military Officials of the 1st Grade. In Chinese mythology, the qilin whose rare
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
leaping Qilin, a mythical creature with the body of the dragon, the legs and head of a deer, and the tail
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Platter
Chinese Blue and White Platter
H 3 in W 17 in D 17 in
Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Mythical Qilin, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are chimeric animals from Chinese mythology
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Ginger Jar with Mythical Qilin, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are chimeric animals from Chinese mythology
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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