{"product_id":"vintage-qilin-kirin-riding-the-auspicious-clouds-resin-figurine","title":"Vintage Qilin (Kirin) Riding the Auspicious Clouds – Resin Figurine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary and highly decorative representation of the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQilin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the great auspicious creatures of Chinese mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking vintage resin figure depicts the mythical beast seemingly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloating amongst the clouds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, its scaled body, dragon-like head, flowing mane and powerful hoofed legs picked out in beautifully aged shades of celadon green and ivory. Deep crimson flame-like accents sweep across the body, giving the figure wonderful movement and making the intricate modelling stand out dramatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpted cloud base is a delight in itself. Look closely and small symbolic treasures emerge from amongst the swirling clouds, including a peach-like fruit, traditionally associated with longevity, alongside further auspicious objects. Rather than simply standing upon a plinth, the Qilin appears to stride above them, giving the whole piece an almost airborne quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is an enormous amount to discover in this figure: individually modelled scales, curling whiskers, flowing hair, elaborate claws and hooves, scrolling clouds and tiny decorative details. It is precisely the sort of piece that rewards being viewed from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have been unable to trace another example of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making its original maker and date something of a mystery. We therefore make no attribution beyond its identification as a vintage resin Qilin — but it is unquestionably one of the more unusual curios to pass through Morvenna’s Keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage decorative Qilin figurine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Kirin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeladon-green, ivory and crimson finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElaborately modelled scaled body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculpted auspicious cloud base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-dimensional detailing throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage condition, with age and character consistent with a previously displayed piece. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55324500787529,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4176\/3145\/files\/CD242653-4BA6-4FB6-BD55-9A5938B8A8B9.jpg?v=1789207913","url":"https:\/\/crowandcauldron.co.uk\/products\/vintage-qilin-kirin-riding-the-auspicious-clouds-resin-figurine","provider":"The Crow \u0026 Cauldron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}