Pigeon Whistle

A908

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ku-Tze
Object Number A908
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Gourd | Bamboo
Description

Ku-tze. Pipe whistle fastened to tails of carrier pigeons. Globular gourd body with three pipes extending out of each side and one pipe fastened to an end; larger piece fastened to other end is missing. Reddish-brown lacquer on whistle. Good condition.

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

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