明中期 掐絲琺瑯蓮池鴛鴦盤|Dish with mandarin ducks and lotuses

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late 15th–early 16th century · Cloisonné enamel · Asian Art

Thought to mate for life and die if separated, mandarin ducks are symbols of marital fidelity and often decorate wedding gifts. They are frequently depicted together with lotus flowers to symbolize a harmonious conjugal relationship.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th–early 16th century

Medium

Cloisonné enamel

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2011