Featured Silver Wall Plaque - Japanese?

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  1. Graymich64

    Graymich64 Well-Known Member

    I found this 13"x 6" embossed wall plaque. Not sure if it is just a cheap tourist item or possibly something nicer. Has anyone seen one like this? Any info is appreciated. IMG_6542 (2).JPG IMG_6544 (1).JPG IMG_6543.JPG
     
    Graymich64, Mar 13, 2019
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  2. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    I think the creature might be a qilin, but I’m not sure.
     
    i need help, Mar 13, 2019
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  3. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    Is this a very, very thin piece of silver?
     
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  4. antidiem

    antidiem Well-Known Member

    I think it could be Vietnamese.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is beautiful, Graymich.
    In that case @kyratango may recognize the style.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 13, 2019
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  6. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Kirin or unicorn {I had to look it up - thanks @i need help! }

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    scoutshouse, Mar 13, 2019
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Ok, now I see qilin is Chinese, Kirin is Japanese. I didn’t mean to imply one over the other. :hilarious:
     
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  8. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    I have never seen either with 6 legs and horses hooves.
     
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  9. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    I don't think it is Vietnamese:) I never encountered this "fat beast" in Vietnamese or Cambodian repoussé decor:bucktooth:
     
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  10. Graymich64

    Graymich64 Well-Known Member

    Yes it is very thin metal. Not sure if it's all silver or plated.
     
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  11. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Not trying to correct, @i need help i had to look it up, myself

    Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese (and other) deities/celestials are hard to track because of their bifurcated cultural histories.

    I find it fascinating - but challenging!
     
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qilin
    Yes, I was just reading variations here.
     
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