Japan Fine Antique Pair of Gold Gilt Bronze Mandarin Ducks Screen holders, 19thc

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Japan Fine Antique Pair of Gold Gilt Bronze Mandarin Ducks Screen holders, 19thc

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A fine pair of Japanese hand cast gold gilt bronze Mandarin Duck screen holders with highly detailed plumage, late Meiji period 19th century. An original signed wooden box tomobako is included. Each of these two sculptures are in remarkably very fine condition with much of the original gold gilding present- just the way we like to discover them. Today these older works of art still serve as wonderful collectible objects and as beautifully conceived decorative accents only the Japanese artisans can create. They are also strongly symbolic of human fidelity as Mandarin ducks mate for life and in Feng Shui, some practitioners say having mandarin duck figurines in your home is bound to enhance your love life. Dimensions: 3.25 inches high and 5 inches long the original kiri wooden box is signed and is included as part of this important collection Handmade, hand cast, hand gilded. Only one pair. Provenance: Old Kyoto collection. History of Mandarin Duck: The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species found in East Asia. It is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. In the world of Asian medicine, mandarin ducks are symbolic of relationship healing purposes and recognized as symbols of long-lasting relationships. They mate for life and remain committed to one mate the rest of their lives. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Our gallery based in Shelburne, Vermont USA has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927014513

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