The envoy Su Wu herding goats
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 11 in x W. 6 in x D. 3 3/4 in, H. 27.9 cm x W. 15.3 cm x D. 9.5 cm
Credit LineGift of Frances Bushell
Object number2003.21
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
Not on viewHere is a deity of Spring who carries a staff representing the arrival of the Spring time. The three auspicious goats, two large ones and a small one on the top, represent the three Yangs to bring bliss or good fortune at the start of a new year. This is a very popular motif in representing New Year's wishes.
Subject
- goat
approx. 1900-1910
approx. 1900-1940
1900-1949
dated 1799
approx. 1800-1900
1900-1950
