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Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle with Qilin and Bats, 19th C.

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Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle with Qilin and Bats, 19th C.

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Description

Agate, honey yellow and dove gray
China, 19th century
Rectangular shape with rounded corners
Very well and wide hollowed body
Narrow mouth and straight lip
Slightly recessed base with a flat foot rim
On the front side with an ingeniously carved relief, which considers the natural veining of the stone
Animal motif with Qilin and bats
Snuff Bottle in the style of the Official School
Stopper of white quartz with a bone spoon
Height of the bottle with stopper: 7.5 cm
Width of the mouth: 0.74 cm
Width of the neck: 2.2cm
Good condition

Qilin

The Qilin is known as one of the four Chinese miracle creatures. It is a chimera animal – a sort of stag with a dragon’s head and ox hooves combined with a lion’s head and a carp’s beard. Even though the beast is thought to be rather large, it is known to be able to walk on grass without breaking it or crushing bugs. Fitting this, the Qilin is also known to live off a strict vegetarian diet. Its name is a combination of the maleQiand the female Lin and thus incorporates the principle of Yin and Yang and the dualism of the sexes. According to Chinese mythology, Qilins can turn thousand years old. The first Qilin was apparently caught back at Confuzius’ time, but was immediately killed – much to the philosopher’s disappointment. Lacking any comparable animals, the Chinese called the first giraffe they saw a Qilin – it was brought to China by the famous seafarer Zheng He (1371-1433/35) who brought the animal from one of his journeys to his emperor Yongle (1360-1424). Until today, giraffes are actually calledkirinin Japanese and Korean.

Condition: The agate snuff bottle is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear such as minimal chips on the mouth and the foot rim. The height of the bottle with stopper is 7.5 cm. The width of the mouth measures 0.74 cm and the width of the neck is 2.2 cm.

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Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle with Qilin and Bats, 19th C.

Name: Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle with Qilin and Bats, 19th C.
SKU: 32105991
Price: 1100 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €240 - €300

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