Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:late 15th–early 16th century Culture:China Medium:Cloisonné enamel Dimensions:H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Classification:Cloisonné Credit Line:Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2011 Accession Number:2011.111 Thought to mate for life and die if separated, mandarin ducks are symbols of marital fidelity and often decorate wedding gifts. They are frequently depicted together with lotus flowers to symbolize a harmonious conjugal relationship
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:late 15th–early 16th century Culture:China Medium:Cloisonné enamel Dimensions:H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) Classification:Cloisonné Credit Line:Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2011 Accession Number:2011.111 Thought to mate for life and die if separated, mandarin ducks are symbols of marital fidelity and often decorate wedding gifts. They are frequently depicted together with lotus flowers to symbolize a harmonious conjugal relationship