Dish with mythical beast qilin (one of a pair)
Brown ceramic dish with rounded sides and flat bottom. The interior features a white mythical creature with a mix of features including the body of a deer, scales, and wings. Two black wings protrude from its back. The creature has a long neck and head with two small black eyes and a small mouth. The dish's background shows a brown and white design resembling tree branches or lightning. The creature appears to be running. The dish is against a plain gray background. Created by an artist of the Qing dynasty.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 16th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with white slip decoration and brown glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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