Two mandarin ducks among lotus plants

18th - 19th century

Mandarin 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.

Nephrite

4 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.16 x 14.61 x 8.26 cm)

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

33.1395

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Live Long and Prosper: Auspicious Motifs in East Asian Art, May 23, 2009 - February 21, 2010

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