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Japanese Fine Antique Pair Gilt Bronze Mandarin Duck Screen Holders

$650per set
£491.32per set
€564.61per set
CA$905.12per set
A$1,006.91per set
CHF 527.83per set
MX$12,304.19per set
NOK 6,721.32per set
SEK 6,327.19per set
DKK 4,214.62per set
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Best Quality, Hard To Find, complete with antique wooden collector box tomobako A fine pair (2) of Japanese antique hand cast gilt bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with highly detailed plumage, late Meiji period 19th century. Each of these two sculptures are in remarkably very fine condition with much of the original gold gilding 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 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: 3 inches high and 4.5 inches long Handmade, hand cast, hand gilded. Only one pair. Includes an antique wooden collector box tomobako 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. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289244494162

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