Lotus and Ducks — Antique Chinese Art Print

Pond scene · Ming/Qing

A restored Chinese artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

The lotus rises pure from the mud, a Buddhist emblem of enlightenment; paired with ducks it became a wish for faithful marriage.

An ink-and-colour painting of broad lotus leaves and blossoms above a pond with a pair of ducks.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain Chinese original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.