Description Jade China, Ming Dynasty Dimensions: Height 4 cm by 5 cm Weight: 69,1 grams The Qilin is a Chinese miraculous animal made up of the male part "Qi" and the femal part "Lin". Although looking like a grotesque mix of animals like tiger, bear, snake and other it is said to be a benevolent and gentle beast and worshipping it would bring about the birth of a son. This is a common depiction of a Qilin delivering a baby holding a lotus flower in one hand. The jade is of white and grey colour.