HSC272142 Pair of Qilin, Qianlong period (1736-95) (cloisonne & champleve enamel with gilt metal) (for detail see 272143) by Chinese School (18th century); length:35 cm; 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; each of the boys riding the qilins holds a ruyi sceptre (\'ruyi\' meaning \'as you wish\') and a gold ingot in the other;); Photo 穢 Heini Schneebeli; Chinese, out of copyright.