Inkstick with Mythical Beast Qilin Emitting “Book of Heaven”
Inkstick with Mythical Beast Qilin Emitting “Book of Heaven”
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Mediumvermillion and soot molded, with raised surface design and engraving
Dimensionsobject: 4 x 1 x 1/2 in. (10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationTOOLS
Credit LineSBMA, Museum Purchase with funds provided by Peggy Maximus
Object number2012.51.2
Subject(s)
- animal
- mythology
- inscription
- book
Collection
- Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
- Chinese
On View
Not on viewCollections
early 20th century
China, Xian and Xianyang region
Qin dynasty (221–206 BCE)
China, Shaanxi region
Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 CE)
