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Bird feeder

960–1279
(960-1279)
Glazed reddish-brown stoneware, Guan ware
Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1957.70
Location: not on view
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Description

Walking small birds in bamboo cages furnished with precious porcelain feeders is a traditional leisure time pursuit of elderly men in China.
Bird feeder

Bird feeder

960–1279

China, Song dynasty (960-1279)

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