Mandarin Ducks and Seasonal Plants, 18th century
Six-panel folding screen; ink, mineral colors, shell powder and gold on paper with gold leaf
Size 48¼ x 111 in. (122.5 x 282 cm)
T-4447
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In a pond bordered by rocks swims a pair of Mandarin ducks. Surrounding the pond are a willow tree, red and white peonies and bamboo. In Japan, Mandarin ducks are...
In a pond bordered by rocks swims a pair of Mandarin ducks. Surrounding the pond are a willow tree, red and white peonies and bamboo. In Japan, Mandarin ducks are a symbol of marital bliss. The plants have seasonal connotations: ever-green bamboo stands for winter, the willow is the harbinger of spring and peonies of early summer.