This is a Qing dynasty type of Qi Lin design. This design was popular in China's Qing dynasty era of 1644 to 1911.

Under the Qing (Manchurian) rule, the Manchus interpretation of a Qi Lin is like what was shown above a gate at Limbok Terrace area (off Yio Chu Kang).

Can you see the Qi Lin with the head of a dragon, the antlers of a deer, the skin that has fish scales. It also has ox hooves and the tail of a lion.

Unlike some homes in Singapore, this home does not display a PAIR of Qi Lin.

In ancient China, one is "enough". Unlike a Lion statue which has two : one lion embracing a baby and the other lion with a silken ball...

A Qi Lin need not be a pair! As it a dragon symbolises Male. While a phoenix (not displayed at all) represent the Female.

Can you see this purple Qi Lin sitting on a pillar?

This is the most colourful Qilin, one could get...

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On 4/24/2010 10:37:45 PM, Anonymous wrote:
This is a Qing dynasty type of
Qi Lin design. This design was
popular in China's Qing
dynasty era of 1644 to 1911.
Under the Qing (Manchurian)
rule, the Manchus
interpretation of a Qi Lin is
like what was shown above a
gate at Limbok Terrace area
(off Yio Chu Kang).
Can you see the Qi Lin with
the head of a dragon, the
antlers of a deer, the skin
that has fish scales. It also
has ox hooves and the tail of
a lion.
Unlike some homes in
Singapore, this home does not
display a PAIR of Qi Lin.
In ancient China, one is
"enough". Unlike a Lion statue
which has two : one lion
embracing a baby and the other
lion with a silken ball...
A Qi Lin need not be a pair!
As it a dragon symbolises
Male. While a phoenix
(not displayed at all)
represent the Female.
Can you see this purple Qi Lin
sitting on a pillar?