Duck with Light Green Glaze

Animal Figure

The duck has a light-green glaze with a light green splendor. It is inside hollow. Neck, head and eyes with the beak are well formed. From the shape it appears in a waddle-walk, while the legs are fastened to a splitted base. The backside has a gap, the tail feathers are lost.

Object ID
Han_013

Age
Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD)

Material
ceramics, glazed

Color
Light green

Length
30.5 cm

Width
15 cm

Diameter (bottom)
14 cm

Height (head)
23.5 cm

Height (tail)
13 cm

Standfoot / floor plate
15 cm

Condition
Good. Light cracks.

Price
on request

Description

The duck has a light-green glaze with a light green splendor. Neck, head and eyes with the beak are well formed. Inside ist is hollow. From the shape it appears in a waddle-walk, while the legs are fastened to a splitted base. The backside has a gap, the tail feathers are lost. Ducks belonged to the equipment for the grave. [1]
In the Buddhist religion the duck is a symbol that means everybody should oppress the evil. Above that the Mandarin duck is a symbol for happiness in the marriage. (HV)

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[1] Beurdeley Cécile and Michel (1974): Chinesische Keramik. Ein Handbuch. Hirmer Verlag München. München. 55