Pigeon Whistle

A906

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ku-Tze
Object Number A906
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Ku-tze. Attached to the tail of carrier pigeon. Bamboo, two cylinders, lacquered clear. One cylinder missing. The remaining piece is approximately 5 cm long. The graph 忠 is inscribed on the bottom of the largest cylinder.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900
Other Number A-170 - Seder Number

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