China, 19th century. Of cylindrical form, finely painted in underglaze blue to depict a Qilin sitting in front of a fence amongst rockwork and a palm tree.
Condition: Very good condition with expected wear. Provenance: Holzapfel collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot was acquired by a third-generation member of the Holzapfel family after 1995 and has remained in the family ever since.
Weight: 1.6 kg Dimensions: Height 20 cm, diameter 12.5 cm