Asian Art Online Auction

March 31, 2016

LOT 153

Lot 153

Blanc de Chine Qilin, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

Blanc de Chine Qilin, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Lot 153 Details
Blanc de Chine Qilin, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)

Raised on a rectangular platform, the seated mythical beast with bulging eyes and mouth agape revealing its curled tongue and teeth, modeled with scales throughout the muscular body, the whole covered in a warm creamy glaze
height 13" — 33 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $720
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Blanc de Chine Qilin, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
  • Blanc de Chine Qilin, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
  • Blanc de Chine Qilin, Kangxi Period (1662-1722)
Provenance:

Distinguished Collection, Toronto

Note:

For a similar example, see Penkala’s ‘Magic of Blanc de Chine’, 1980, page 258.

類似麒麟著錄於Penkala撰‘Magic of Blanc de Chine‘,1980年,頁258。

CONDITION DETAILS

Crack to top edge of base (3.5cm); repair to rear of lion

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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