PRIVATE COLLECTION -Exquisite Pair Bronze Chinese Qilin/Kylin Guardian Statues

Description: PRIVATE COLLECTION - Exquisite Pair of Bronze Chinese Qilin/Kylin Guardian Statues An wonderful ancient pair of bronze Chinese Qilin/Kylin guardian statues. The Qilin /Kirin is a mythical hooded chimerical creature known in Asian cultures and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. The Qilin is composed of different animals. In general, the Qilin is said to have an equine-like body. Thus, the Qilin may have the body of a deer, or an ox, or a horse. The body of the Qilin is also covered with the scales of a fish, and is often enveloped in fire. As for its head, it is quite similar to the Chinese dragon, yet, even this feature has its variations over time. The Qilin is depicted with various Asian coins, denoting wealth and prosperity. While the statues appear quite ferocious, the Qilin are actually very benevolent guardians. Description Qilin generally have Chinese dragon-like features: similar heads with antlers, eyes with thick eyelashes, manes that always flow upward, and beards. The body is fully or partially scaled and often shaped like an ox, deer, or horse, or more commonly a goat. They are always shown with cloven hooves. While dragons in China (and thus qilin) are also most commonly depicted as golden, qilin may be of any color or even various colors, and can be depicted as bejeweled or exhibiting a jewel-like brilliance. The qilin is depicted throughout a wide range of Chinese art, sometimes with parts of their bodies on fire.Legends tell that qilin have appeared in the garden of the legendary Yellow Emperor and in the capital of Emperor Yao; both events bore testimony to the benevolent nature of the rulers.[18] It has also been told that the birth of the great sage Confucius was foretold by the arrival of a qilin. These beautifully crafted statues are most likely bronze and antique reproduction condition with normal signs of age. Dimensions: Height: 7 "Width: 6 "Depth: 3 " Please check pictures closely and read description, as both are part of the listing. If you have any questions or any specific requirements, please feel free to contact us- we would be really happy to serve you. Thank you for visiting, more similar items on my page as they are from a family members Estate from a lifetime of travels and adventures around the world.

Price: 333 USD

Location: Santa Barbara, California

End Time: 2024-12-31T06:46:40.000Z

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