Pair of Mandarin Ducks in Winter
Woodblock Print
ca. 1770 (made)
ca. 1770 (made)
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In the art of East Asia, a pair of mandarin ducks is a symbol of marital fidelity. The mandarin ducks in this winter scene make a perfect pair with the haiku poem written above them: it too alludes to lovers' vows.
Object details
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| Title | Pair of Mandarin Ducks in Winter (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Woodblock print on paper |
| Brief description | Woodblock print, Pair of Mandarin Ducks in Winter by Isoda Koryūsai (1735-1790) Japan, ca. 1770. |
| Physical description | Woodblock print. Chūban format, nishiki-e (full colour print) in muted palette. Ducks in winter scene. |
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| Object history | Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co., accessioned in 1886. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | In the art of East Asia, a pair of mandarin ducks is a symbol of marital fidelity. The mandarin ducks in this winter scene make a perfect pair with the haiku poem written above them: it too alludes to lovers' vows. |
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| Accession number | E.5221-1886 |
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| Record created | February 27, 2006 |
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