Orange bird figure, possibly a chicken from Noah’s Ark set. One of a pair. [See 1956.9.70.46 for other figure] [SM (Verve) 14/04/2015]

Collection type: Object
Description: Orange bird figure, possibly a chicken from Noah’s Ark set. One of a pair. [See 1956.9.70.46 for other figure] [SM (Verve) 14/04/2015]
Long description: Orange bird figure, possibly a chicken from Noah’s Ark set. One of a pair. [See 1956.9.70.46 for other figure] The legs are carved from separate pieces of wood and inserted into holes in the body. Both legs are missing. [SM (Verve) 14/04/2015]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Germany
Europe > Western Europe > Germany
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Margaret Buck
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1860
Date collected: By 1860
Acquisition information: Donated: 1956
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted, Process Carpentered
Dimensions: Height: max 20 mm, Width: max 45 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1956.9.70.47

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