Large Chinese porcelain figures / models of a pair of geese. Painted in fanciful and floral decoration with richly colored enamels - primarily rose, blue and green against a white background. Very subtle tones of colours, multiple types of exotic flowers amongst stylised clouds. Each is marked on the underside with makers hallmark stamped in blue. This cute couple would love a home on a patio, deck, sunroom or wherever you choose as their new spot. Condition is excellent. Arrange to suit. Age: Vintage 3rd Q 20th century. **Shipped in 2 boxes.
The male 18" high x 17" x 8", 9 pounds. The female 11 1/4" high x 14" x 8", 7 pounds.
The image of wild geese is a recurring theme in Chinese poetry. In autumn, geese leave the northern regions to go south where the climate is more favorable to them. In spring, they flee the humid heat and head north. Thus they symbolize the changing seasons and the passage of time.
