Pigeon Whistle

51-46-73

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ko-Tze
Object Number 51-46-73
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Gourd | Bamboo
Description

Ko-tze attached to tails of carrier pigeons.Gourd, black and brown, decorated with ornamental band; 3 short bamboo tubes inserted.

Credit Line Gift of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1951
Other Number '06-163 - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number | L-238-73 - Old Loan Number | A1003 - Seder Number

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