Carved jade figurine ‘Duck and Lotus’, Qing dynasty

Carved white jade, in one piece. It depicts a beautiful mandarin duck, with wings folded and head raised, holding a lotus branch in its beak. The expression is serene, with open eyes and legs hidden under the body. It is placed on a carved wooden base, following the theme with openwork and relief motifs of waves and lotus branches. 

Size: 6.7 x 8.7 x 3.8 cm

Weight: 289 g