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IMPORTANT CHINESE ART FROM THE JUNKUNC COLLECTION | 瓊肯珍藏重要中國藝術
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A GREYISH-WHITE AND BROWN JADE FIGURE 明 灰褐玉雕麒麟
OF A QILIN
來源:
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
史蒂芬 • 瓊肯三世（1978年逝）珍藏。
The horned mythical beast, shown standing on a rock-carved base with
head turned to the side, has a scaly body, long, segmented mane and a
bushy tail swept up onto the back. The greyish-white stone has areas of
brown color.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
$30,000-50,000
PROVENANCE:
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.
The qilin is an auspicious symbol of longevity, fertility and wise
administration, as it only appears during the reign of a benevolent ruler.
It is also associated with the Confucian virtue of ren, as it is benevolent
to all living creatures. When combined with a boy seated on its back
the qilin represents the bringing of illustrious sons.
(another view)
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