CHINE, XVIIÈME-XVIIIÈME SIÈCLE

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Hauteur : 11,3 cm. (4 ½ in.)

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Formerly in the collection of Jan Habbema (1885-1970) acquired in Indonesia prior to 1936, thence by descent in the family.
Jan Habbema formed a vast and important collection of Chinese art whilst stationed as a high official in Bojonegoro in the Dutch East Indies, until 1936.

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A WELL CARVED PALE CELADON AND RUSSET GROUP OF TWO ARCHAISTIC MANDARIN DUCKS
CHINA, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

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Two mandarin ducks symbolise fidelity and conjugal bliss and are invariably shown with the lotus, ‘he' or ‘lian', homonyms for ‘harmony’ and ‘continuous’. In this context similar groups are a frequent subject in Chinese art and appropriate wedding gifts.

CHINE, XVIIÈME-XVIIIÈME SIÈCLE

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