Mandarin Duck
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Usage Conditions ApplyAt A Glance
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Period
960-1279 -
Geography
China -
Material
Jade -
Dimension
H x W x D: 3.9 x 6.9 x 3.7 cm (1 9/16 x 2 11/16 x 1 7/16 in) -
Accession Number
S1987.809 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S1987.809
Object Details
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Description
Yellowish-green jade with light brown and grey brown patches. In shape almost as compact as the pigeon (S1987.811), this mandarin duck is identifiable through the flipped crest behind its head. Like the pigeon, shallowly incised circles form the eyes, and short striations hint at feathers on the edge of the crest and under the tail. The elaborate wings show the large mushroom-shaped element typical of a drake. The webbed feet are executed in low relief on the underside. All surface details are greatly worn. -
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection -
Exhibition History
Chinese Jade Animals (April 19 to July 14, 1996)Monsters, Myths and Minerals (September 28, 1987 to November 26, 1995)Celadon, Jade: Finds, Specimen, Scientific Results (May to June 1963) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler -
Type
Sculpture -
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