Lot Essay
The Li Ji, Book of Rites, mentions wild geese returning as guests for the autumn and geese have long been associated with the wish for longevity.
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EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
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A PALE CELADON JADE GOOSE
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
The pebble finely carved in the round, the head of the goose turned back resting gently on the body, grasped in its beak with a long millet spray, the webbed feet tucked under the body carved in shallow relief, with later cloisonne enamel embellishments on the neck, back and body
3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) wide, wood stand
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
The pebble finely carved in the round, the head of the goose turned back resting gently on the body, grasped in its beak with a long millet spray, the webbed feet tucked under the body carved in shallow relief, with later cloisonne enamel embellishments on the neck, back and body
3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) wide, wood stand
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