A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A GOOSE
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A GOOSE

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A GOOSE
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The pebble is carved in the round as a goose with its feet tucked underneath and head turned back over its body, grasping a leafy stalk of millet in its beak. The white stone has a pale celadon tone and russet highlights on the millet.
2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) long, box

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