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One of a Pair of Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

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One of a Pair of Boxes in the Shape of Ducks

Period:
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95)
Date:
18th century
Culture:
China
Medium:
Wood with mother-of-pearl, ivory, and glass
Dimensions:
H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Classification:
Shell
Credit Line:
Anonymous Gift, in memory of Mrs. Nina Houser Peebles, 1956
Accession Number:
56.32.2a, b

This artwork is part of Mother-of-Pearl: A Tradition in Asian Lacquer

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  • Description

    Ducks, particularly in pairs, function as symbols of marital bliss in Chinese art, and it seems likely that this charming pair was once either a wedding gift or part of a dowry.

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