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On Display: House - China Trade Room
Birdcage
1800-1850
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Silver
- Wood
- Ivory (elephant)
- Paktong
- Silk
- Bone
- Shell
Museum Object Number
1961.0409 A- F
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. G. Brooks Thayer
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.0409 A- F
Object Name
Birdcage
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Date
1800-1850
Subject(s)
- Birds
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Silver
- Wood
- Ivory (elephant)
- Paktong
- Silk
- Bone
- Shell
Dimensions (inches)
27 (H) x 15.25 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
68.58 (H) x 38.74 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter is of base, overall height includes hook, but is 39 inches when suspended with tassels.