Chinese Nephrite white jade 'Qilin' with zitan stand, 17/18th c. Carved recumbent with legs tucked underneath the body, the head turned to the side next to bundle of books tied with a ribbon on a stream of clouds, beast depicted with bulging eyes, flaring nostrils, long curly whiskers and a neatly combed mane, carved zitan stand.
Height: 2 7/8 in (7.5 cm) Length: 4 3/8 in (11.0 cm) Width: 3 5/8 in (9.0 cm) Provenance: From a gentleman's collection in Los Angeles, California.