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THBChinese Ming Carved Wood Panel w/ Three Qilins
Lot 88b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Mar 25, 2021
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**First Time At Auction**
East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A fabulous carved-wood panel of rectangular form featuring the high relief scene of three abstract zoomorphs known as qilins, displaying scaled bodies, dragon-like heads, beards, carp fish whiskers, antlers, cloven hooves, and fish tails. The three mythical beings appear to be placed in the sky with the left-most creature sitting on an orb, the central animal on a tuft of clouds, and the right-most on a type of flying board with a long tassel at its end. Sinuous embellishments, perhaps representing wind, ribbons, or vines, swirl around our main figures, as a sphere and book float above the central animal. Please note that Lucite stand is for photography purposes only. Size: 23.75" W x 7.5" H (60.3 cm x 19 cm)
Qilin are believed to appear upon the passing or arrival of a revered leader, interpreted as a good omen of peace and prosperity. Though appearing beast-like, these eccentric hybrids are said to refuse to walk upon grass for fear of harming a single blade, and thus are frequently depicted walking upon water or clouds, as they are in this example. They can become fierce, however, if a pure person is threatened by a malicious one.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired 2016; ex-Jack Nelis collection, Netherlands, before 2009; ex-David Baker collection, United Kingdom
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#158497Some fissures and losses to upper left corner. A few nicks and chips to peripheries. Miniscule stable fissure on left side. Otherwise, very nice with patina throughout.Condition
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