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Drum-Form Chinese Birdcage with Faux Branches, circa 1850
About the Item
This delicate wooden birdcage was once home to the tiny pet bird of a Qing-dynasty aristocrat. Dated to the mid-19th century, this drum-shaped cage is carefully assembled of thin bamboo rods and bent bamboo strips carved with geometric scrollwork. The cage opens by a removable base and a sliding door on one side. The birdcage hangs from a large metal hook, decorated with tiny mice and vines and secured by a wooden base carved to resemble bamboo stalks. The interior is fitted with several wooden perches textured with sand and grit to add traction and simulate tree bark. A petite porcelain cup for holding water and birdseed is affixed to the side of the cage, decorated in a cobalt blue glaze. A fantastic collector's item, we love this large birdcage as a storied sculptural object or the new home for a feathered friend.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
Porcelain water pots and other accessories will be packaged separately during shipping.
Due to its fragility, this item is only available via white glove delivery or local pickup.
- Dimensions:Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Diameter: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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