Accession Number1989/2.159
TitleThe Qilin Brings Sons (Pair with 1989/2.160)
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date20th centuryMedium & Supportwoodblock print on paperDimensions 20 3/8 in x 12 3/16 in (51.8 cm x 31 cm);21 9/16 in x 13 3/8 in (54.8 cm x 33.9 cm);20 3/8 in x 12 3/16 in (51.8 cm x 31 cm)
Credit LineGift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. Hanna
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Two figures are riding a hoofed animal. This animal is known as Qilin, a mythical hoofed animal with dragon-like features, also sometimes known as a Chinese unicorn. The Qilin is supposedly a gatekeeper that guarded a fairy's cave in the mountains. This animal is known as a symbol to provide prosperity or serenity, and when it has babies on the back, such as this image, it is bringing extraordinary children from heaven to parents.
Physical DescriptionTwo figures are seen riding a hoofed animal and they are facing left. The larger figure is holding the smaller figure, who is holding a red flower in his hand, and they are dressed in colorful and elaborate clothing.
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Keywords
children (people by age group)
human figures (visual works)
myths
qilin
son
unicorns