Description

Pair of antique Chinese mythical Qilin hand carved out of solid marble stone. Carved in the style of the Tang dynasty.
The Qílín 麒麟 is a dragon-like creature, with a flowing mane, scaled body, and shaped like a horse.

The Qílín symbolizes good luck and prosperity, and is often interpreted to be a unicorn, despite the single horn being the only similar characteristic shared! It is said that the rare appearance of the Qílín signifies the approaching birth or death of a significant person.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 13″ long x 12 1/2″ high x 4 1/4″ wide