Two mandarin ducks among lotus plants
Date18th - 19th century
Maker
Chinese
Label TextMandarin ducks, which mate for life, are frequently depicted in Chinese art as symbols for a long and happy marriage. This loving portrayal of a pair of ducks holding the same stalk of lotus would be an appropriate wedding gift for newlyweds or an elderly couple celebrating many happy returns.
Object number33.1395
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Live Long and Prosper: Auspicious Motifs in East Asian Art, May 23, 2009 - February 21, 2010Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.16 x 14.61 x 8.26 cm)
MediumNephrite
Chinese
first half 19th century
Object number: 33.1136
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