Iconic Jewels: Her Sense of Style
David Webb
Gold, diamond and ruby brooch, 1970s
Auction Closed
May 14, 05:29 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Designed as a textured gold qilin holding a tassel, enhanced with brilliant- and single-cut diamonds, the eye accented by a cabochon ruby, signed Webb.
Qilin
The qilin is a chimera-like creature appearing in Chinese mythology. Qilins are typically depicted with the head of a dragon, antlers, the body of a horse or ox and cloven hooves. Their bodies are often shown aflame. A qilin is said to have appeared on the death of the legendary Yellow Emperor and to have announce𒅌d the birth of Confucius thus alluding to the benevolent and wise nature of these leaders.
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