A large gilt-brass 'qilin' incense burner and cover


Qing DynastyCast in the form of a bulbous beast sturdily standing foursquare, its head forming the hinged cover, with protruding eyes, curled bushy mane, and an open mouth revealing its tongue and sharp fangs, surmounted by a single horn flanked by two long ears, its body with a collar suspending a double gourd and ornamental tassels. 50.5cm (19 7/8in) high.
|清 銅鎏金甪端薰爐