Yixing Duck Seated on Lotus Base

China

19th century

  • Titles Yixing Duck Seated on Lotus Base (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium Stoneware, Yixing ware, wood
  • Dimensions duck: 5 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (13.3 x 21.6 x 10.5 cm) height with stand: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Laura and Elton B. Stephens, Jr. in memory of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Walter, 1989.170
  • Work Type duck
  • Classification Sculpture
  • On View

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