"A Large Bronze ‘qilin’ With Rider, China, 19th Century"
China, 19th century. Heavy, finely detailed bronze Qilin, with the head turned sharply back and the mouth open, revealing sharp canines and tongue. Under his foot is a board axis symbol of the terrestrial globe. The rider looks like a general, with bulging eyes and long legs. The statue is made up of individual pieces built on a beautiful wooden base. Dimensions: 70 x 52 x 40 cm