Name/Title
Nephrite Archaic Qilin AmuletDescription
Nephrite jade Stylized Archaic Qilin with Bas Relief of Masks and Horses: black color in manner of Han Dynasty
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Chinese nephrite jade carving of a stylized archaic Qilin with bas relief of masks and horses in the manner of the Han dynasty, black color and measuring 2-1/4" long, 1-3/4" high and 7/8" thick.Context
Qilin are mythical creatures with scales along their bodies and hrons like an ox. Each qilin was unique, and could be many different colors. Their appearance meant that a birth or death was imminent.Acquisition
Accession
T1000Source or Donor
George & Kathy Tomlanovich, George & Kathy TomlanovichMade/Created
Notes
Date made: Han DynastyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
MiniatureNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Jewelry, AmuletDimensions
Height
1-3/4 inWidth
2-1/4 inDepth
1 in