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THBQing Beaded Necklace w/ Silver Pendant of Qilin & Child
Lot 40j
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Bidsquare : Indigenous Art - Ralph T. Coe Center, Santa Fe, NM
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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A vibrant expression of Qing-era artistry, this five-strand beaded necklace frames a finely worked silver longevity lock pendant in the form of a qilin delivering a child. The beads, arranged in alternating strands of blue, green, red, and lavender glass, descend to meet the sculpted qilin - a mythical beast with a scaled body, flowing tail, and auspicious expression - upon whose back sits a young child in high relief. Below, four lotus-form silver bells sway freely, each engraved with stylized petals and scrolls, their gentle chime a further layer of protection. This necklace, combining protective symbolism with ornamental beauty, exemplifies the fusion of artistry and cultural meaning in late Qing silverwork and adornment. Size of pendant: 4.1" L x 3" W (10.4 cm x 7.6 cm); of strand: 27" L (68.6 cm); silver quality: 75%
In traditional Chinese belief, the qilin is a benevolent and auspicious creature associated with good fortune, fertility, and the promise of offspring. The "qilin-sending-a-son" motif draws on an ancient legend in which the mythical beast foretold the birth of Confucius, symbolizing the arrival of a wise and virtuous child destined for greatness. Longevity locks such as this were traditionally hung around the necks of children, serving as protective amulets to ward off misfortune, illness, and evil spirits, while expressing the heartfelt wish for healthy growth and a bright future.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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#196392Light patina to surface, but, otherwise, intact, excellent, and wearable with nice detail.Condition
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