Goose-Shaped Box
1760-1800 (made)
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Box in the shape of a goose with its head resting on its body. Pale green jade with some of the orange 'rind' retained. The goose's crown made of red carnelian and its eyes of black glass.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Nephrite jade with carved decoration |
| Brief description | In the form of a goose. 18th century.; Scu, China, carving, jade In the form of a goose. 18th century.; Scu, China, carving, jade |
| Physical description | Box in the shape of a goose with its head resting on its body. Pale green jade with some of the orange 'rind' retained. The goose's crown made of red carnelian and its eyes of black glass. |
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| Credit line | Given by Thomas Watters Esq. |
| Object history | Given by Mr. Thomas Watters, accessioned in 1888. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Ming Wilson, Chinese Jades, No. 61 |
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| Accession number | 1855-1888 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2005 |
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