196 / Mandarin Duck
’Aix galericulata’
July 15th

(Least Concern)

“In traditional Chinese, Mandarin Ducks are referred to as 'yuanyang' where 'yuan' (鴛) and 'yang' (鴦) refer to 'male' and 'female' - as they are seen to be lifelong couples, unlike other species of ducks.
As a result, there is a Chinese proverb for loving couples as a metaphor (鴛鴦戲水) - meaning 'Two mandarin ducks playing in water'.”

LIMITED EDITION

Signed, numbered A6 adapted print.
£30 + p&p in mount (12.5x12.5cm)
£45 + p&p framed (15.5x15.5cm)