A Small Blanc de Chine Figure of a Qilin � Qing
September 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

This miniature figure of a Qilin measures 2 �� long by 2� high to the tip of his horn by 1 1/8� wide. He is shown lying down with his head turned upwards, his tail resting on his left leg and the single horn protruding from the top of his head. The piece is in excellent condition. We date it to the 19th century, Qing dynasty. In discussing blanc de chine animals, Donnelly, author of the definitive reference book �Blanc de Chine�, P.J...