Blue and White Porcelain Kylin Censer with Peony Scroll
Chinese blue and white porcelain footed censer, of baluster form with twin handles, with unglazed Kylin to cover, with peony scroll decoration, raised on three legs, height 7.09 in.
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- Kylin or Qilin - A kylin or qilin is a mythical Chinese animal, dating back to the 5th century with the head of a dragon, the body of a deer and the tail of a lion. It is a regarded as a good omen bringing serenity and prosperity, and is said to appear with the coming or departure of a wise sage or illustrious ruler.
It is also part of the culture of Korea and Japan.
As well as being represented in bronze and jade, it is also used as a decorative motif on ceramics.
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