Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin)

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Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin)

China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen, Chinese, Ming dynasty, Wanli mark and period, 1573-1620
Tools and Equipment; containers
Molded porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze painted enamel decoration (wucai)
3 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (9.5 x 10.8 cm)
Gift of Elly Nordskog and Simon K.C. Li (AC1998.147.1)
Not currently on public view

Exhibition history

  • Chinese Ceramics from The Los Angeles County Museum of Art Monterey Park, CA, Vincent Price Gallery and Art Museum, January 24, 2017 - July 22, 2017