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Duck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a duck standing on a base. The duck has a green head with a red patch on top, a yellow beak, and gold legs. Its body is primarily gray with blue and gold accents. The base is black with an ornate design. The background is a plain grey color. The title of the piece is "Duck" by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel, wooden stand
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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