{"product_id":"qing-dynasty-bronze-qilin-fire-mane-horse-sculpture","title":"Qilin chino de bronce fundido, encabritado, con crin y cola llameantes, bestia auspiciosa, atribuido aproximadamente a la dinastía Qing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAmong the gentlest of mythical beasts, the qilin, or kirin in Japan, was said to appear only in the reign of a just ruler. Here it rears in cast bronze, mane and tail flaring into flame, its muscular modeling and dark, naturally aged surface pointing to the Qing dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze sculpture depicts a qilin, known in Japan as kirin, one of the most revered and auspicious mythical creatures of East Asian cosmology. Cast in a dynamic rearing posture, the beast rises on its hind legs, mane and tail erupting into flame-like forms that signal divine energy and celestial authority. It symbolizes virtue, protection and enlightened rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe qilin is associated with benevolent rule, moral virtue and the arrival of enlightened leadership. Unlike aggressive guardian beasts, it is said to tread so lightly that it does not crush the grass beneath its hooves, and its appearance traditionally heralds peace, prosperity and the presence of a just ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows strong Qing dynasty styling: muscular anatomical modeling, animated flame motifs and a darkened bronze surface with natural age patina. Its sculptural language reflects the late imperial Chinese scholar-bronze tradition, in which mythical animals served both as spiritual symbols and as refined decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing dynasty (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with darkened natural age patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mythical beast sculpture (qilin \/ kirin), rearing, with flaming mane and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarkened bronze surface with natural age patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qing dynasty dating is an estimate based on styling. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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