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Duck on Lotus Leaf

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a duck standing upright on a green leaf. The duck has a brown body with carved feathers, green-tinted wings, yellow feet, and a beige bill. Its eyes look forward, and its beak is slightly open. The leaf it stands on resembles a green mound with dark green veins and brown speckles. The colors on the sculpture are uneven, creating some lighter areas and some darker areas.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Dimensions
742 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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