ANTIQUE SILVER CHINESE FILIGREE DUCK PAIR SCULPTURE
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:15104130 | Region of Origin: China |
Theme: Animal | Animal Type: DUCK |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Primary Material: Silver |
Color: Multi-Color |
THESE RARE, DETAILED SILVER FILIGREE SCULPTURES MEASURE 3" TALL X 4 1/2" LONG FOR THE MALE AND2 3/4" TALL X 4" LONG FOR THE FEMALE. THE MALE WEIGHS 4.97 OZ. OR 140 GRAMSTHE FEMALE WEIGHS 4.34 OZ. OR 123 GRAMS - MALE IS STAMPED SILVER ON THE BOTTOM.BEAUTIFULLY COLORED WITH ROUND INLAID STONES AND BRIGHT ENAMEL WINGS, BACK AND INTERIOR, THEY SIT COMFORTABLY ON TWO WOOD STANDS, ORNATELY BRASS INLAID.
In tradit...ional Chinese culture, mandarin ducks are believed to be lifelong couples, unlike other species of ducks.Hence they are regarded as a symbol of conjugal affection and fidelity, and are frequently featured in Chinese art.
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