goose

Lot 54. A small lapis lazuli carving of a goose, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 6.4cm length. Sold for US$8,287.50 (Estimate US$4.000 - 6.000). © Bonhams 2001-2023 Resting with the head tucked back and holding a stalk of millet in its beak, its feet comfortably folded underneath, the stone with striated gold and blue tones. Provenance: Knapton Rasti Asian Art, London, 2008 Note: A pair of mandarin ducks carved in lapis lazuli in the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum is illustrated by... [Lire la suite]

Wine Vessel (Zun) in the Form of a Goose, Han dynasty, 206 B.C.E.-220 C.E. Bronze, 11 1/2 x 6 3/16 x 17 1/2 in. (29.2 x 15.7 x 44.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 54.145a-b.

Lot 103. A rare and large fragmentary gilt-bronze figure of a goose, Han dynasty (206-220 AD); Height 17½ in., 44.5 cm. Estimate: 30,000 - 50,000 USD. Lot sold: 44,100 USD. © Sotheby's 2021 comprising four finely cast gilt-bronze components and a later-added Perspex body, the bird with elongated S-curved neck and an elegantly tapering beak, the eyes indicated by a pair of recessed circles, all supported on a pair of sturdy webbed feet, with an upturned tail fanned out. From the... [Lire la suite]

Lot 3414. An embroidered civil official's rank badge of a goose, buzi, late Kangxi period (1662-1722); 11 5/8 x 11 5/8 in. (29.5 x 29.5 cm.). Estimate HKD 100,000 - HKD 180,000. Price realised HKD 325,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014. Made for a fourth rank official, the front badge is finely embroidered with a goose standing on one leg, with the head facing the sun and the wings outstretched, surrounded by colourful scrolling clouds characteristic of the Kangxi period, all... [Lire la suite]

White jade goose, Qing dynasty, 18th century, Length: 2 3/4 inches, 6.9 cm. © Ben Janssens Oriental Art. A jade carving in the form of a goose. The bird turns its head backwards and rests it on its back, showing a dynamic movement. The head is carved in detail with a pointed beak and round eyes. The body is carved in low relief with a simplistic design overall and large wings on each side. Its feet are tucked beneath its body. The stone is perforated with a hole on its back through to the base and is of an even white colour. ... [Lire la suite]

Imperial Duke's insignia, China, Qianlong (1736 - 1795), Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), 'kesi' [woven silk],  26.0 x 27.3 cm.Gift of Judith and Ken Rutherford 2000, 189.2000. Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney (C) Art Gallery of NewSouth Wales, Sydney In the Ming and Qing dynasties the aristocracy as well as civil and military officials wore rank-defining badges on the front and back of their robes. The front-facing dragon would have been worn by a Prince of the Blood, who had been granted... [Lire la suite]

A white jade double goose toggle, 18th-19th century. Photo courtesy Bonhams. The two opposed birds nestled tightly together, one holding a lotus flower in its beak, the stone a pale white color with russet markings. 1 3/4in (4.4cm) long. Sold for US$ 6,000 (€4,400) Property from the Collection of Emmanuel Gran, by Descent Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 17 Dec 2013 - www.bonhams.com

Chinese Export porcelain tureen and cover shaped as a goose, Qianlong period, circa 1750. Height: 46cm. Photo courtesy Antoine Lebel ASIAN ART IN LONDON. 31st October - 9th November 2013. Antoine Lebel. Phone +32 (0)2 888 65 58 - Mobile +32 (0)498 599 931 - Email antleb56@gmail.com - Website www.antoinelebel.com

Pouring bowl with wild goose design. Yuan dynasty, 1320-1350. Jingdezhen kilns, south China. Porcelain with white decoration on blue ground. Height: 4.5 cm, Length: 16.8 cm. Museum no. C.27-1953. From the A. Clarke collection [2007]. Victoria & Albert Museum, London © V&A Images Exhibition: International Exhibition of Chinese Art (Royal Academy of Arts 01/01/1935-31/12/1936)

 A Rare Pair Of Brocade Gold-Ground Civil Official's Rank Badges of a Peacock, Buzi. Late 17th-Early 18th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 Made for a civil official of the third rank and finely woven with a peacock (kongque) with spread wings and tail facing the sun and surrounded by ruyi-shaped clouds as it stands on one leg on a pierced rock emerging from a band of rolling waves tossed with 'precious objects', all in shades of blue, coral red, and turquoise reserved on a gold ground, all within a double blue... [Lire la suite]