White jade plaque brooch, China, Qing dynasty

A silver and enamel brooch set with a carved jade qilin
the pale green jade plaque finely pierced and carved as a striding qilin amid swirling clouds; silver openwork mount of scrolling foliage, applied with blue and purple enamel highlights, with pin fitting to the reverse.

中文
银烧蓝嵌玉麒麟别针
以一块淡青色玉牌浮雕镂空雕成行走麒麟，鬣毛卷曲、身披鳞纹，周围缀以祥云纹饰；外圈银质镂空缠枝托架，并饰蓝、紫色烧蓝，背面设别针

lungh cm 5