As part of our Japanese garden collection we proudly present this huge scale pair of bronze geese. The pair of birds realistically depicted, each with its head raised and mouth open in mid-cry, the plumage at the wings finely rendered with detail at the heads stained in red. Mounted on heavy stone bases for secure placement in your Japanese themed garden. For further detail please visit our publications page to view the catalogue.
Provenance:
Acquired by Bayer from Bernheimer by Carl Duisberg around 1919
Condition report:
Partial age damage and surface change due to many years of presentation in the park, fixed to concrete bases.
Literature :
Geese (kari) are frequently depicted in pairs, thus serving as a symbol of loyalty, partnership and family cohesion. The act of travelling and overcoming obstacles in tandem reflects these characteristics. Moreover, due to their characteristic flight behaviour, geese also represent seasonal cycles, change and transience. Their seasonal journeys are widely interpreted in Japanese aesthetics and literature as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life, and this is reflected in the constant coming and going that characterises human existence. Geese are also frequently associated with freedom, self-determination and the spiritual journey, due to the considerable distances they are capable of travelling
Approximate Sizes:
Height overall:
Goose one – 85 cm
Goose two – 95 cm
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