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A parcel-gilt bronze 'qilin' incense burner and cover 17th century
13 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £12,000 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA parcel-gilt bronze 'qilin' incense burner and cover
17th century
The mythical beast heavily cast in three sections, seated on its haunches with head turned to the left, the open jaws revealing sharp fangs beneath the bulging eyes, the brows, mane, back and tail cast with raised curls of hair, highlighted with gilding, the head and tail cast separately, Japanese box.
37.3cm (14¾in) long (4).
The mythical beast heavily cast in three sections, seated on its haunches with head turned to the left, the open jaws revealing sharp fangs beneath the bulging eyes, the brows, mane, back and tail cast with raised curls of hair, highlighted with gilding, the head and tail cast separately, Japanese box.
37.3cm (14¾in) long (4).














