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China · 18th century

Wood Pigeon Whistle

An unusual lacquered wood pigeon whistle. Used by the ladies of the imperial court by attaching them to the leg of a bird before releasing to fly circuits around the palaces.

Dimensions7cm
Period18th century
OriginChina
CategoryWood
StatusSold
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