A pair of decorative lidded containers or trinket boxes designed in the form of resting Mandarin ducks. These items are constructed from a composition material or resin with a high-gloss, lacquer-style finish. The decoration is executed in a stylized folk-art manner, featuring vibrant colours over a dark base. One duck is depicted with a green-toned head and a bright red bill, while the second features a brown and orange-toned head with an orange bill. Both pieces are detailed with over-painted feather patterns in shades of orange, brown, and green. The upper half of each duck serves as a removable lid, revealing a solid dark-glazed interior. These items are traditionally used as Feng Shui symbols representing love and fidelity. No manufacturer marks or signatures are present.
10 x 5.5 inches.
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