Lot Essay
A very similar pair of joined geese dated Ming dyenasty were exhibited in Chinese Jade throughout the Ages and illustrated in Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, 1973-75, no. 365.
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A CELADON AND BROWN JADE PAIR OF GEESE
MING DYNASTY
The pair of geese appearing to swim, joined at the bodies and with heads caressing, their back, tail and wing feathers lightly incised, the underside carved in low-relief with webbed feet, the stone predominantly of pale celadon tones, with dark brown patches and fibrous inclusions, with a smooth polish
2 1/4in. (5.8cm.) long, stand, box
MING DYNASTY
The pair of geese appearing to swim, joined at the bodies and with heads caressing, their back, tail and wing feathers lightly incised, the underside carved in low-relief with webbed feet, the stone predominantly of pale celadon tones, with dark brown patches and fibrous inclusions, with a smooth polish
2 1/4in. (5.8cm.) long, stand, box
Literature
Wu Hung, 'Tradition and Innovation, Ancient Chinese Jades in the Gerald Godfrey Collection', fig. 8
Exhibited
Pacific Asia Museum, 1986, Catalogue, no. 81
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 169
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 169