Figure Item Number: 3065/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
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.
Item History
- Made in China between 1368 and 1644
- Owned by Oscar Gerson before 1966
- Owned by Erika Gerson before June 11, 2014
- Received from Erika Gerson (Donor) on June 11, 2014
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- 3065/12
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- nephrite mineral and pigment
- Overall
- height 4.2 cm, width 7.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Oscar Gerson and Erika Gerson
- Received from
- Erika Gerson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Creation Date
- between 1368 and 1644
- Ownership Date
- before 1966 and before June 11, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on June 11, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 3065/0012