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Japan Antique Cast Pair Garden Ducks, Beautiful Details

About the Item

A fine pair (2) of large scale Japanese hand-cast garden geese or ducks with knob heads, ebony and green colored surfaces, and highly detailed plumage, heads, tails, webbed feet, and wings. Attractive original ebony and green patina from appropriate age. Original "Made in Japan" label on bottom of one. These sculptures are in remarkably fine condition just the way we like to discover them. Today these older works of art still serve as wonderful indoor or outdoor garden sculpture, beautifully conceived decorative accents only the Japanese artisans can create. Dimensions: tallest 11 inches tall and 6 inches length; shorter is 10.5 inches tall and 6 inches length Hand cast. Provenance: Old mid west coast 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. Only one pair. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese and 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. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Cast,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289236253552
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