The reverse of his robe is decorated with a Qilin.
China 18th century
Kangxi period (1661-1722)
Height : 15,8cm
For a similar model, see :
- Famille verte Chinese Porcelain in Green enamels, Christian J. A. Jörg, p.122
- British Museum, Franks.309.A
An accident to the reattached hand, it was probably originally the other way round and held chopsticks intended for beating a "Yu Gu". The head reattached, there are also traces of restoration on the beard.
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