Posted by admin On September 17, 2018
Qilin Mythical Creature Jade Stamp. Extra fine and extremely rare example of an early Chinese Jade stamp with a classic Qilin, or horned ridged backed scaled unicorn sitting atop. This example has a distinct segmented tapering horn that folds back from its forehead. Made of well patinated’Chicken Bone’ Jade. The carving on the bottom of the stamp is a mystery. The Qilin is known as a good omen thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. In legend, the Qilin first appeared in the 5th Century B. It is said that Emperor Wu of Han captured one in 122 B. From the weathered and aged surface appearance we believe this to be an example from the period. There are age cracks in the base that are completely stable and show no signs of repair. Some old red ink is embedded in the cracks and elsewhere on the stamp. It has been inspected by a geologist employing 100X magnification and it was determined that the stamp is in a condition completely consistent with and resultant of known natural geologic weathering and aging principles. Well patinated light gray/brown’Chicken Bone’ Jade. 3cm Tall x 2.8cm Square. __________________________________________________ Jackson’s On Main sells high quality art and antiquities at excellent prices from both our extensive collection and from the private collections of our clients and various estates. Jackson’s On Main History. Our business was established in 1966 by Claude and William Jackson, father and son, in Hollywood, California. Claude Jackson (now deceased) was a well known West Coast artist who executed numerous fine works many depicting the great movie stars of early Hollywood. Several of his works have been published and those originals now reside in the collections of various noted individuals and institutions. Most notable probably is his depiction of Marilyn Monroe in his’Red Kimono’, 1975, published as the centerfold in Roger Taylor’s anthology. As time passed we diversified and grew and now we maintain a 3,000 square foot full service walk-in art and antique Gallery in Mt. We are fully staffed and equipped to provide prompt professional service and we guarantee ALL sales to be as described. We also are always interested in purchasing quality art works and we pay top dollar. Please send pictures for quotes. We guarantee your full satisfaction with every sale. Bill and Donna Jackson Owners. Color of item may deviate slightly in comparison to the original item due to differences in computer monitors and lighting conditions. Please read description of color. International Buyers Please Note. The free listing tool. The item “EXTREMELY RARE EARLY CHINESE JADE STAMP FEATURING A QILIN” is in sale since Friday, January 29, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Seals”. The seller is “jacksonsonmain” and is located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Seals
- Region of Origin: China
- Age: Pre-1800
- Primary Material: Jade
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Color: Grayish Chicken Bone
