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Description: | ; Date(s): 1662 - 1722; Classification(s): jade, carving; Acquisition: bequeathed by Raphael, Oscar C., 1946 [O.64-1946]
Description: Pale green jade carving of Qilin, an imaginary beast, with vapour or clouds issuing from its mouth. At its side is the book of knowledge, tian shu (Book from Heaven). Flames emerge from its four legs and clouds surround its body, suggesting it is an auspicious creature. Fine striations also embellish the mane and tail | Format: | text/html | License: | http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/terms.htm | Publisher: | The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK | Rights holder: | The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK | Subjects: | jade carving | Source: | Fitzwilliam Museum | Creator: | The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK | Identifier: | http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/opacdire... | Language: | en-GB | Format: | text/html | Go to resource |
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