Pigeon Whistle

51-46-213

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ko-Tze
Object Number 51-46-213
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Gourd | Bamboo
Technique Lacquered
Description

Ko-tze, attached to tails of carrier pigeons. Gourd; round, small, lacquered dark brown, 3 short bamboo inserts. Good condition.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951
Other Number '06-154 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-213 - Old Loan Number | A1038 - Seder Number

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