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MOA: University of British Columbia

3065/12

Small jade carving of a sleeping goose. Bird sits on feet tucked beneath its body, wings gathered to its sides, neck twisted to allow head to rest on its back. The bird's feathers, facial features and feet are incised and emphasized with some kind of dark brown dye or pigment.

  • Narrative

    Probably carved in early Ming dynasty and dyed in the late Ming dynasty. People at that time tended to dye or stain pieces to make them look older. The head of the goose has been drilled or chiseled with small holes for inserting the dye. Carved from a nephrite river pebble.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material nephrite mineral, pigment
  • Measurements height 4.2 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
  • Received from Erika Gerson
  • Made in China
  • Creation Date between 1368 and 1644
  • Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014
  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Current Location Case 83
  • Accession Number 3065/0012

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