Mid 20th Century Japanese Mandarin Duck Screen Holders - a Pair

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A beautiful pair of Japanese hand cast Mandarin Duck screen holders with fine detail estimated to be of the Taisho … more A beautiful pair of Japanese hand cast Mandarin Duck screen holders with fine detail estimated to be of the Taisho period

Called byobu-hasami or byobu-osae, they were important in the summer when screens were used to divide the spaces of a home to allow the breeze.

These hand cast works of art are rare to find both in the coveted green patina, and as a pair and make beautiful decorative accents celebrating the beauty of Japanese artisans.

Mandarin ducks mate for life, so they make a wonderful wedding gift as they are symbolic of fidelity and in Feng Shui, mandarin duck figurines are said to enhance your love life. less