Lot Essay
A related pair of ducks is illustrated in J. Ayer, O. Impey, and J.V.G Mallet, Porcelain for Palaces: The Fashion for Japan in Europe, London, 1990, Oriental Ceramic Society-cat. no. 171, p. 185.
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JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF KAKIEMON MODELS OF MANDARIN DUCKS
JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Each modelled with its beak open and webbed feet propelling them as if through water, the feathers finely detailed in overglaze iron-red, blue, turquoise and yellow enamels
16 ¼ in. (15.8 cm.) long
JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Each modelled with its beak open and webbed feet propelling them as if through water, the feathers finely detailed in overglaze iron-red, blue, turquoise and yellow enamels
16 ¼ in. (15.8 cm.) long
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