Figurine

81-23-7

From: China (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China (uncertain)
Section Asian
Materials Carnelian
Iconography Animal
Description

A carnelian goose holding the stem of a lotus in its mouth. The lotus flower probably broke off during manufacture, so the end of the stem was file smooth. There is a lotus leaf on the goose's back. The stand is attached.

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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