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Pair of Porcelain Runner Ducks
Chinese, 20th Century
Glazed Porcelain
This captivating pair of Indian Runner ducks showcases the enduring …
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Pair of Porcelain Runner Ducks
Chinese, 20th Century
Glazed Porcelain
This captivating pair of Indian Runner ducks showcases the enduring appeal of animal figures in Chinese ceramics. The striking turquoise glaze, a color historically favored for its vibrancy, beautifully accentuates their slender, upright forms.
In Chinese symbolism, ducks are powerful emblems of marital bliss and fidelity, making paired figures like these a traditional and auspicious decorative object. The ducks are mounted on earthy brown rockwork bases, providing a naturalistic contrast to the luminous, jewel-toned glaze. The numerical marks on the hollow bases are characteristic of 20th-century production methods, likely used to identify the specific model or mold.
Dimensions: 4 1/2" H x 2 1/2" W x 1 3/4" D
Marks: "12", "12-7"
Symbolism: Mentioning that a pair of ducks symbolizes marital fidelity and happiness adds significant cultural depth and emotional resonance.
Glaze Color Significance: Explaining the historical importance and meaning of the turquoise glaze (associating it with kingfisher feathers, fortune, and serenity) elevates the description beyond a simple color name.
Context for Marks: Explaining that the numbers are likely model or mold numbers provides a logical explanation and demystifies the markings for potential buyers or viewers.
Cultural Context: Placing the objects within the tradition of Chinese animal figures and the 20th-century export market gives them a clearer place in art history.
(Ref: NY10579-B-npu)
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