A POSSIBLY DEHUA / BLANC DE CHINE PORCELAIN EWER SHAPED AS A DUCK CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD It is finely and naturalistically molded as a duck with detailed feathers. Its beak has a hole for pouring the water. Its back is topped by a lid and has two handles. The base bears an old antique dealer label: ‘Maison Satsuma’. H: 7,9 cm - L: 19,4 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - purchased from Maison Satsuma, the first Oriental Antiques Dealer established in South America in the 1920s, whose shop was located in Buenos Aires, Argentina (according to label). （可能为）德化鸳鸯/鸭子形瓷壶 中国，晚清至民国 Note: Mandarin ducks (yuanyang - 鸳鸯) are believed to mate for life and, therefore, a pair of mandarin ducks symbolize fidelity, conjugal affection, peace and prosperity. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.