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JAPAN，MEIJI PERIOD A BRONZE LIFE-SIZE MODEL OF A GOOSE (雁，KARI)
高57cm；80cm
作品估价：EUR 2,500-3,500
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37.5%
图录号：
0018
拍品名称：
JAPAN，MEIJI PERIOD A BRONZE LIFE-SIZE MODEL OF A GOOSE (雁，KARI)
年 代：
JAPAN，MEIJI PERIOD
尺 寸：
高57cm；80cm
拍品描述：
Naturalistically cast model of a standing goose，presumably a humped goose with its head turned backwards and its beak open. Dark pati-nated bronze，the plumage on the wings worked out and the forehead hump with traces of reddish colouring. Mounted on base
PROVENANCE
Acquired by Bayer from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of pres-entation in the park
In addition to their general symbolism of mari-tal happiness and fidelity，geese in Japan also played a role as inadvertent messengers of mil-itary secrets. Historical accounts tell of sudden flights of geese that betrayed hidden troop positions，ultimately leading to victory in battle. This protective function found expression in the decoration of sword fittings and possibly in the adoption of the goose as a family crest motif. Their presence in art was further rein-forced by their seasonal return in autumn: the eighth lunar month was celebrated as kan-raigetsu，the “month of the returning geese”
PROVENANCE
Acquired by Bayer from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg prior to 1930 - Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of pres-entation in the park
In addition to their general symbolism of mari-tal happiness and fidelity，geese in Japan also played a role as inadvertent messengers of mil-itary secrets. Historical accounts tell of sudden flights of geese that betrayed hidden troop positions，ultimately leading to victory in battle. This protective function found expression in the decoration of sword fittings and possibly in the adoption of the goose as a family crest motif. Their presence in art was further rein-forced by their seasonal return in autumn: the eighth lunar month was celebrated as kan-raigetsu，the “month of the returning geese”