Mandarin Duck Ebony Wood Framed Art (Small), by Lee Dong-pil

Overview

This Small Korean wooden mandarin duck pair is a traditional wedding emblem — modeled on mandarin ducks, which pair for life, it symbolizes marital fidelity and lifelong devotion. Hand-carved and painted in folk style.

Heritage & Craft

The mandarin duck (원앙, wonang) is Korea's emblem of conjugal harmony: the birds are said to keep one mate, so a carved pair is given to newlyweds as a wish for a devoted marriage. The bird presented in the traditional jeonan-rye wedding rite is the wild goose (기러기, gireogi) — a related but separate custom. Each piece is carved and hand-painted, so grain and brushwork vary from one to the next.

Artist

This piece is attributed to Lee Dong-pil, a Korean craft artisan. As a handmade work, each piece carries subtle natural variations — effectively one of a kind.

Specifications

• Material: hand-carved, hand-painted wood.
• Format: mandarin duck set (pair), small size; exact dimensions shown in the product images.
• Care: dust with a soft, dry cloth; keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Origin: Handcrafted in Korea.

Gifting

A classic Korean wedding and anniversary gift, and a meaningful housewarming present wishing a couple lifelong harmony — also a distinctive cultural keepsake for friends abroad.