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The recumbent animal holding in its beak a leafy branch of blossoming lotus bloom enclosing a stylized shou medallion, the elaborately patterned wings swept back close to the body, the underside detailed with billowy waves, the stone of even tone with russet skin highlights.
Mandarin Duck
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Mandarin Duck

Artist Chinese Artist
Date17th-18th century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions2 5/16 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/16 in. (5.9 x 11.4 x 5.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.90
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe recumbent animal holding in its beak a leafy branch of blossoming lotus bloom enclosing a stylized shou medallion, the elaborately patterned wings swept back close to the body, the underside detailed with billowy waves, the stone of even tone with russet skin highlights.
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