China, 14th to early 15th century. Finely carved and smoothly polished, depicting a goose in mid-flight with outstretched wings and tucked legs, the long neck elegantly curved, a hawk clutching onto the goose's head, both well detailed with neatly incised wings. The translucent stone is of a white hue with icy and few dark inclusions.

Provenance: The Jade Collection, Hong Kong, 1994. Collection of Stephen Poulin, Toronto, acquired from the above. Mr. Poulin is a renowned professional in the art conservation industry who has been an avid collector of archaic jades for over 40 years.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and few microscopic nibbles. The jade with natural fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks.

Weight: 30.5 g
Dimensions: Length 8.6 cm

Archeologists unearthed the tomb of Prince Zhu Zhanji and his wife, Princess Wei, in 2001 to find a wealth of gold and jade artifacts. Zhu Zhanji (1411-1441), the ninth son of the Hongxi Emperor, was regent of Zhuangliang during the reign of Emperor Xuande. His tomb is mentioned in the Xingdu Chronicles and was said to be located in the Yuling mountains fourty-five miles south of Xingdu, precisely where it was discovered by archeologists.

Literature comparison:
Compare a near identical jade carving, excavated from the tomb of Prince Zhu Zhanji and Princess Wei, 14th to early 15th century, now on display in the Hubei Provincial Museum.

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