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PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE SCOTTISH FAMILY
A WHITE JADE 'MANDARIN DUCK' WATER POT
18TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE JADE 'MANDARIN DUCK' WATER POT
18TH CENTURY
The duck is modelled with its head turned towards his back, its feet tucked under, and its wings folded to frame the receptacle for the water. The feathers are delicately carved in an archaistic style with c-scrolls and squared scrolls. The stone is of an even pale tone with russet veins.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY
The duck is modelled with its head turned towards his back, its feet tucked under, and its wings folded to frame the receptacle for the water. The feathers are delicately carved in an archaistic style with c-scrolls and squared scrolls. The stone is of an even pale tone with russet veins.
2 ¾ in. (7 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired in Edinburgh, Scotland, prior to 1995.
Brought to you by
Samantha Yuen