Duck boat of Canton, wooden model. Flat-bottomed, punt-like form, decked over and with deck house to accommodate the ducks. Supported either side by a pole framework, is a wire netting platform (though wire may not be used in the original) with sides and a wooden ramp capable of being raised, to provide a run for the ducks. There is a mast with a battened lug-sail, a central steering oar, boat-hook, rod and line, pole, and two model ducks. (a) boat, (b) steering oar, (c) boat hook, (d) rod and line, (e) pole, (f) and (g) two ducks.

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