- Provenance
- Provenance research underway.
- Description
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There are traces of vertical mould marks on the plain body of the gourd. A simple rounded ivory ring decorates the mouth of the gourd. Five small chicks surround a larger rooster at the center of the ivory lid.The surface beneath the chicks and rooster is reticulated in a circular geometric design. The eyes of the ivory chicks and rooster are inlaid with an orange-colored material.
a=gourd; b=ivory lid; c= silk pouch decorated with shou characters in gold on blue lined in green silk with drawstring.
- Collection Area(s)
- Chinese Art
- Web Resources
- Google Cultural Institute
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