唐 雙鴨紋鎏金銀杯|Wine cup with two ducks

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8th–9th century · Silver with gilding · Asian Art

West Asian depictions of two birds facing one another may have helped to inspire the representation of the two mandarin ducks in the interior of this cup. In Chinese culture the ducks are a longstanding symbol for marital happiness.

Artist

Unknown

Date

8th–9th century

Medium

Silver with gilding

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1991