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Soapstone carving of a man feeding geese, Chinese, circa 1900

$661.81
£485
€593.11
CA$933.46
A$960.01
CHF 543.05
MX$12,293.67
NOK 6,249.82
SEK 6,534.67
DKK 4,433.66

About the Item

A most unusual late 19th-century Chinese hand-carved figure group of a traditionally dressed elderly man wearing a robe and a square-shaped hat. He has long hair and a beard, and he is sitting feeding two Asian geese. This carved sculpture has been created from a single block of russet-coloured soapstone, similar to marble but softer and easier to carve, yielding good detail. This particular carving has developed a lovely dark age-related patina over the reddish-toned stone. The carving is in excellent original condition with no damage or repair. Chinese, circa 1900 Height 15cm x width 13.5cm x depth 7cm In Chinese culture, geese are revered for mating for life. Therefore, a man feeding or caring for geese can symbolise a desire for or the nurturing of a faithful, harmonious, and lasting union.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434248657962

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