Boise, ID
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This beloved statue of a young girl and her geese is maybe the most celebrated icon of the medieval city …
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This beloved statue of a young girl and her geese is maybe the most celebrated icon of the medieval city of Göttingen in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Gänseliesel — the Goose Girl — lore goes back as far as the 7th century, harkening back to a Brothers Grimm fairy tale called “The Goose Girl.” The girl, according to the story, was a princess who was forced to trade places with a peasant, and the statue shows her caring for her geese. The students of Göttingen gave her a ceremonial role: traditionally, graduates who earn a doctorate bestow a kiss of thanks upon Gänseliesel. Göttingen's citizens say she's the most kissed girl in the world.
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- Dimensions
- 2.25ʺW × 3.25ʺD × 7ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
Boise, ID
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