Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Chinese Turquoise Glazed Mythical Beast, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China

About the Item

An unusual and absolutely charming Chinese porcelain turquoise glazed mythical beast, possibly a qilin or a pixiu, very late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The strange figure is chimeric, with pawed lions feet, long, floppy goat ears, a pair of curled rams horns, a dog-like face, a mane that morphs into long hackles, and a short forked tail. Crafted in porcelain and glazed all over in a rich and deep turquoise glaze. This odd looking animal may be a qilin, a benevolent and auspicious animal said to appear to herald the arrival or passing of a great leader or sage. However qilin are usually portrayed with cloven hooves. Another mythical beast this may portray is the pixiu, an auspicious animal related to wealth and protection. With two horns, this would be a bixie, the female of the species charged with warding off evil. Marked CHINA in black twice to the underside.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One area of firing/glaze irregularity to the back haunch, as seen in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894742046762

More From This Seller

View All
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Incense Burner, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese green glazed pottery censer or incense burner, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Now suitable for use as a jardiniere or vase. The incense burner in glazed a deep green, in imitation of bronze models, and set on four tapered legs attached to a rectangular stand...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Qing Dynasty Flambé Glazed Bottle Vase, Tianqiuping, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese monochrome red flambé glazed bottle vase, called a tianqiuping, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. The voluptuous body o...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic and charming Chinese yellow glazed porcelain model of a mythical unicorn, xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The xiezhi is a ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang Ying (1682 - 1756), Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, China. This ethereal pair of white glazed porcelain figures depict the revered Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. Guanyin is portrayed standing, wearing heavy robes that drape beautifully around her figure. Bare feet peek out from under the hem of the robes. Her hair piled in a high chignon and covered by a cowl. The treatment of the hair, finely textured, unglazed, and with remnants of darker pigment, is typical of works by Tang Yin (1682 - 1756), who was the head of the imperial porcelain works at Jingdezhen. Guanyin's beatific face is set in a serene smile, with a small, flat nose, and downcast, heavily lidded, almond shaped eyes. A simple beaded necklace graces her chest. Her hands held out, and may have once held attributes. The hands were originally removable, but have since been permanently attached. The figures crafted of a fine porcelain and glazed all over in a supple white glaze. One figure bears a label from the Rafi Mottahedeh collection to the back. Provenance: Chinese Porcelain Company...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Pottery Incense Burner, Dated 1863
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous green glazed large Chinese pottery censer of Archaistic shape called a fanghu, set on a separate stand, Qing dynasty, second year of Tongzhi, 1863. The censer or incense burner crafted in two parts and covered in a thick, runny and unctuous glaze, ranging from dark green to turquoise green, to pale celadon. The neck with shou (longevity) medallions. The body decorated in relief with fruit, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese...
Category

Antique 1860s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

You May Also Like

Qing Dynasty Hand-Painted Glazed Pickling Jar, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Pickling Jar was once used to pickle eggs and features a wonderful array of hand-painted motifs which include birds, foliage and other subtle symbols and patterning. The hand-pa...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Turquoise Glazed Dispensing Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic vessel dates to the early 20th century and was used like a water cooler to store and dispense cold beverages such as ice water or rice wine. The ceramic jar has a...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty Crackle Glazed Dragon Vase with Kiln Error
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century rare Qing dynasty crackled (GE) glazed vase with molded three dimensional dragon forms. This very fine quality vase is particularly interesting by the presence of a kiln...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware, Porcelain

Early Qing Dynasty Chinese Powder Blue Glazed Giner Jar and Cover
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely glazed ginger jar or vase in powder blue made in the early first quarter of the 19th century exhibits the best of Chinese monochrome porcelains...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine or Oil Jar with Greenish Glaze
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese wine or oil jar from the Qing Dynasty (1750-1850). Traditionally used for storage and transport, this jar is crafted in durable ceramic with vertical lines, a greenish glaze...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Pair Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Famille Rose Porcelain Vases 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of Monumental antique Chinese late Qing dynasty period Famille Rose Porcelain vases. The vases of baluster form with applied handles modeled as dragons, each vase is very finely a hand-painted with polychrome scenes of immortal figures in a garden setting. Each vase having a red Qianlong six character mark to the base. Excellent condition, no damage or retoration. This monumental pair of antique...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Recently Viewed

View All