HSC272143 Detail of a Rider from a Pair of Qilin, Qianlong period (1736-95) (cloisonne and champleve enamel with gilt metal) (see also 272142) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the qilin appears as an auspicious creature of wise government; in Chinese mythology they are an emblem of high-ranking officials and a symbol of steadfastness; the riders of the qilins hold a ruyi sceptre (\'ruyi\' or \'Ju-i\' meaning \'as you wish\') in one hand and a gold ingot in the other;); Photo 穢 Heini Schneebeli; Chinese, out of copyright.