Close-up of Qi Lin (Chinese 'unicorn') decorative plaster motif facade of Singapore Straits Chinese or Peranakan shop house

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The facade features unique exterior qilin, or kirin plastic motifs, a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, with Chinese dragon-like features, that symbolizes wisdom, prosperity, good luck, and long life.

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Size: 6152px × 4070px
Location: Singapore
Photo credit: © positivesoundvision / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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