Chicken Whistle
Physical description
Whistle in the shape of a bird. The figure is hollow and has three circular holes; one below the tail and two on the sides. There is a loose piece of clay in the cavity. The head is turned up to the right. Parallel lines are carved in the surface of the tail and wings. In the lower front are two small bulbs as feet.
Date Made
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Date Acquired
24 Jul 2000
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese ArtsMore...
Measurements
Overall: 4.5 x 5.3 x 4.8 cm
Object Number
Edz4400