One of a Pair of Boxes in the Shape of Ducks. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm). Date: 18th century.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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