Global Art & Artifacts

Blue / White Porcelain Mythical Sin-you, China

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Stylized from the Chinese chimerical creature, this is a Sin-you (aka Chiai Tung, Hiai Chai) known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures.  It’s appearance is similar to that of a Qilin, but a bit more imposing.  Look at those intense eyes . . . burning into whomever it stares at!  Notice the hollowed out nostrils.

 

Its powers are highly symbolic of justice and is believed to be able to know if a person is lying or guilty . . . just with a glance.  Good creature to have around.

 

Great details and vivid blue color. Circa mid-1900’s. Perfect condition.  8.5” tall and 11.5” wide

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