Chinese qilin pendant

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Posted by Cecilia on February 18, 2013 at 2:11pm

Antique chinese silver qilin pendant. Jade beads, chain and small pendants not original.

Patricia Deany February 18, 2013 at 2:19pm

Lovely creation, could you tell us more about it? We only have a little info about Chinese things on this site.
Cecilia February 18, 2013 at 5:39pm

Hi Patricia

I’m just an amateur collector with very limited knowledge in Chinese jewellery. This pendant would originally have been set on a torque with connecting chains, and the small pendants hanging from the hoofs would also have been set on chains. The pendant is made in front repoussé work with nice details.

The qilin is a mythological creature with parts of different animals (a dragons head, body with fish scales and hoofs), often depicted with a rider. It symbolizes a benevolent creature bringing prosperity and serenity.

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