

Vase with mythical creature qilin
The vase titled "Vase with mythical creature qilin" by an unknown artist is a light blue-green ceramic piece. It has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The vase body is bulbous and tapers towards the bottom. The vase features a mythical creature, qilin, which is green with a scaly body, and a dragon-like face. The qilin has one horn on its forehead. The creature appears to be surrounded by red and black clouds or flames. A decorative band encircles the top of the vase, featuring red, blue, and white designs. A small green plant with leaves is painted on the neck of the vase. The background of the image is white, and the vase casts a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 378 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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