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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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