Porcelain with Sancai glaze. China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

This corresponding pair of porcelain figures shows a Qilin each. The mythical creature in an attentive posture and with open mouth. The Sancai glaze rounds off the archaic look of the sculptures. Sancai (translated: ‘three colours’) is a lead-glazing technique, usually consisting of three different colours, which developed in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Shape: Figural shape
Dimensions: 21 cm (height), 17 cm (length) – each
Condition: Restored teeth, one figurine has a restored ear and horn
Provenance: Austrian Private Collection

一對清代三彩麒麟
牙齒部位修復過，一隻麒麟的耳朵和角曾被修復過
奧地利私人收藏