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15th century · Bronze · Asian Art

In the Confucian tradition, a qilin is a mythical creature thought to appear when a sage ruler came to the throne. This exquisitely cast bronze example served as an auspicious ornament or paperweight on a scholar’s desk.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Bronze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2016