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Written by: Yuki WhitfieldContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 33653
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)Bird feeder
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Walking small birds in bamboo cages furnished with precious porcelain feeders is a traditional leisure time pursuit of elderly men in China.
| Artist / Maker | China, Song dynasty (960-1279) |
|---|---|
| Date | 960–1279 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Song dynasty (960-1279) |
| Medium | Glazed reddish-brown stoneware, Guan ware |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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