Wedding Hanging with Ducks and Insects
Tribe Dynasty
Han Chinese
Country Of Origin
China
Date
Late 19th century/early 20th century
Size
91 x 99 cms (36 x 39 ins)
Materials
Silk, metal-thread
Technique
Couched metal thread and floss silk embroidery
Condition
Very good condition
This hanging is full of symbols for happiness and prosperity, as befits a wedding hanging. A pair of ducks is a symbol of marital happiness and fidelity as ducks mate for life. The crab signifies prosperity and status and the lotus symbolizes harmony between a husband and wife. Furthermore ducks swimming among lotuses signifies a couple deeply in love and inseparable.
Price
Price on request
Reference No
452





