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Subject:Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Peter Sat, Oct 31, 2020 IP: 178.115.130.255
I recently can across this twin handled mug, which appears at first glance to be antique.

I assumed that the mug is European, as there is a depiction of a European-looking face. However, on the other side, there is a depicted what is possibly a Qilin (?).
It may well be that the creature is just a stylised version of a deer, or perhaps some other animal.
The base is unmarked.

Ideas anyone ????







Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Larry Sat, Oct 31, 2020
Saddled horse is my guess

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Peter Sun, Nov 01, 2020
Many thanks for your suggestion, Larry.


Peter

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: plasticman Sat, Oct 31, 2020
It appears to me, to be of Southern European origin.

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Peter Sun, Nov 01, 2020
Thanks for your comments, Mr P. Much obliged.


Peter.

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: John T. Sat, Oct 31, 2020
Hi,

I guess just because of how it was painted, it's possible to see pretty much anything.

To me, it's a horse. See the mane and tail? Probably not a kirin, I can't see any horn, scales, etc.

At least that's what I see, someone else might see something, different.

Not sure if this helps.

Regards!

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Peter Sun, Nov 01, 2020
Thanks for the info, John. Much appreciated.


Peter

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Isabel Twiston Davies Mon, Nov 02, 2020
Hi , this looks like Italian maiolica to me. I couldn't really hazard a guess as to it's age

Subject:Re: Is this a Qilin ?????
Posted By: Peter Tue, Nov 03, 2020
Many thanks for your help !!!!


Peter

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