This carving depicts the legendary scene of a Qilin expelling a sacred scroll — a symbolic moment in Chinese folklore that heralds the arrival of a sage or enlightened ruler. The Qilin, a mythical beast of virtue and good omen, is here portrayed as a celestial messenger, delivering divine knowledge or prophecy.
This carving depicts the legendary scene of a Qilin expelling a sacred scroll — a symbolic moment in Chinese folklore that heralds the arrival of a sage or enlightened ruler. The Qilin, a mythical beast of virtue and good omen, is here portrayed as a celestial messenger, delivering divine knowledge or prophecy.
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