Seal with Reclining Qilin

Cleveland Museum of Art

Seal with Reclining Qilin by artist. Cylindrical seal made of reddish-brown stone. The seal is topped with a carving of a qilin, a mythical creature. The qilin has a scaly body, a long tail, and a horn on its head. It is depicted in a reclining position, with its front legs tucked under its body and its head raised. The qilin has a curled snout and a tufted mane on the back of its head. The body of the seal has a subtle texture and veining. The background is dark at the top and fades to light gray at the bottom.