Qilin (chimera) and rider figurine
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- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/68605qfv15-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- OXKOBE_027 and dams:207437
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Library:
- Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
- Sublocation:
- Box 5
- Call Number:
- OX-MSS011
About This Item
- Date Created:
- 1800 to 1894
- Format:
- Artifact
- Genre:
- figurines
- Description / Abstract:
- 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.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Figurines
- Subject - Names:
- Turner, William Pattillo, 1864-1912 and Candler, Warren Akin (1857-1941)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Japan
- Keywords:
- Qilin
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- 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.
- Rights Status:
- No Known Copyright
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.
This item is part of:
About This Item
- Date Created:
- 1800 to 1894
- Format:
- Artifact
- Genre:
- figurines
- Description / Abstract:
- 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.
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Figurines
- Subject - Names:
- Turner, William Pattillo, 1864-1912 and Candler, Warren Akin (1857-1941)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- Japan
- Keywords:
- Qilin
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/68605qfv15-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- OXKOBE_027 and dams:207437
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Library:
- Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
- Sublocation:
- Box 5
- Call Number:
- OX-MSS011
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- 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.
- Rights Status:
- No Known Copyright
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.