Object class: Carvings (visual works) / Collection place: East Asia / Culture or time period: Asian cultures - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Bowl and stand, accession number 9-7366a,b, described as a) Bowl; jade, pale green crystalline; shallow; diameter 10.5 cm; height 3.5 cm; b) Stand; teakwood, carved; max. diameter 5.7 cm. Pair with 9-7365

Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 9-17792, described as box, votive box for statue, rectangular, carved dark wood, peg construction, one side open, front with two opposed carved dragons; early 10th century

Hearst Museum object titled Cage, accession number 9-13658a-c, described as Cage; for birds; bamboo; wood perch; two blue and white ceramic feeders; wood pedestal affixed to floor of cage; a - cage, diam. 37 cm, 59 cm high; b - metal hook for carrying; c - door slide China, Hong Kong, Kowloon (from Mainland China, Canton area attrib.) Native name: Chuk lung - bird cage Bamboo, wood, clay, metal Hung conveniently. Often carried around on walks or to tea houses to show off the occupants. Used by bird fanciers - a male hobby. Bought on a street devoted to birds, cages, bird food and related paraphernalia. This is an average specimen. Dishes are considered very ordinary; can be of great value depending of income of bird fancier. Central bar may also be more elaborate - of ivory or carved wood..