An unusual bronze 'Duck' censer and cover. Zhengde Incised Mark And Of The Period (1506-21). Photo Christies Ltd 2011 Well cast as a duck standing on a waisted rectangular base decorated with wave patterns, with the head raised and beak open, with wings...

A Meissen model of a duck. Circa 1740, blue crossed swords and cancellation mark to side of base at back. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Naturally modelled standing on a reed and frond-moulded circular mound base, its plumage incised, 11 in. (28...