Qilin (Chimera) and Rider (2 pieces)
Title
Qilin (Chimera) and Rider (2 pieces)
Publisher
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)
Work Attributes
Date
1800-1894
Description
A rider sits astride a qilin, a mythical beast that is part dragon, part deer. The beast's mane is curled in waves; it lifts its muzzle towards the rider. The rider is holding an object in one hand -- perhaps a peach or a jewel. Flames and spotted markings are engraved on the beast.
Location
East Asia
Material
bronze (metal)
Measurements
9 x 4 x 10 inches
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Style Period
Meiji
Subject
qilin
Worktype
figurines
Collection
Citation
“Qilin (Chimera) and Rider (2 pieces),” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/151.