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1989.16.2

Pottery whistle in the shape of a bird. No finger hole. Purchased in Kaili

1989.16.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pottery whistle in the shape of a bird. No finger hole. Purchased in Kaili
Geographical reference
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Guizhou Province Kaili
Person
Field collector Hélène La Rue
PRM source Hélène La Rue
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1989
Date collected
1989
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1989
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Glazed, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 60 mm, Height: max 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1989.16.2

Search terms: Music, Figure, Pottery, Musical Instrument, Bird Figure, Flute

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