A fine large-scale Japanese hand-painted Mandarin duck pottery effigy with highly detailed plumage, Taisho period, early 20th century, 19th century.

A custom black wood display base is included.

This sculpture is in remarkably very fine condition with much of the original paint present, just the way we like to discover them. Today these older works of art still serve as wonderful collectible objects and as beautifully conceived decorative accents only the Japanese artisans can create. They are also strongly symbolic of human fidelity as Mandarin ducks mate for life and in Feng Shui, some practitioners say having mandarin duck figurines in your home is bound to enhance your love life.

Dimensions: 6 inches tall and 8 inches length and 6 inches deep

Handmade, hand-painted, hand glazed.

We will include copy of the makers signature as found with this rare work of art.

Provenance: Old Kyoto collection.

History of Mandarin Duck:

The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species found in East Asia. It is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. In the world of Asian medicine, mandarin ducks are symbolic of relationship healing purposes and recognized as symbols of long-lasting relationships. They mate for life and remain committed to one mate the rest of their lives.