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Covered incense box In form of mandarin duck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic object shaped like a mandarin duck. The object has a glossy finish. It is viewed from the side, angled slightly toward the left. The body resembles a duck with textured feathers on the chest and smooth surface on the back. The head and beak are protruding. Two wings are visible; one is folded against the back, and the other is folded against the body. Two small feet are visible at the bottom. The object has a hollow interior with an opening on top that runs across the body and the wing. The background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1800
Medium:
White porcelain (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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