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Qilin Mythology

Blue and White Qilin Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
. Rendered in cobalt blue atop a cool white field is a Qilin, a chimeric animal from Chinese mythology
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

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

Blue and White Brush Pot with First Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
mythical qilin. Also known as kirin or Chinese unicorns, qilin are chimeric animals from Chinese mythology
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

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Porcelain

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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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Located in Forney, TX
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Located in Roma, IT
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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

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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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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White Platter
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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

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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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