One of a Pair of Boxes in the Shape of Ducks, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Wood with mother-of-pearl, ivory, and glass, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Shell, Ducks, particularly in pairs, function as symbols of marital bliss in Chinese art, and it seems likely that this charming pair was once either a wedding gift or part of a dowry.
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Pair, Boxes, Shape, Ducks, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, Qianlong period, 1736–95, 18th century, China, Wood, mother, pearl, ivory, glass, H, 2 3/4, 7 cm, W, 2, 5.1, D, 4 1/2, 11.4, Shell, particularly, pairs, function, symbols, marital bliss, Chinese art, seems, charming pair, wedding gift, part, dowry
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