Large Chinese Bronze Figure Of A Kylin Inlaid With Silver, 8 Character Mark.




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Reference Number: Avaluer:18575979Region of Origin: Chinese
Primary Material: BronzeProduct: Bronze figure
Original Description:


A very large Chinese bronze figure of a Kylin or Qilin...a mythical beast from Chinese folklore.
There are many geometric design and shapes inlaid into the figure in silver, very reminiscent of the kind of
decoration used during the Warring States period in Chinese history (475–221 BC).

The whole of the figure appears to be covered in encrustation with some pitting and discoloured areas of green and red/brown colours.
All of the silver inlays are intact and q...uite neatly carved into the body of the bronze in swirling spirals and
other abstract shapes, sitting flush with the surface.
There are 8 silver symbols set into the underside which resemble archaic Chinese script.

This is a highly decorative piece wich measures over 31cm in length and is 20.5 cm at the widest point.
The height is 14 cm.

The figure weighs 2.064 Kg ( 4 1/2 lb )





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