Cage; for birds; a - diam. 30 cm, 22 cm deep; b - ceramic feeder; c - tinned coper water dish, metal hook for suspension. China, Hong Kong, Kowloon (from Mainland China, Canton area att.) Native name: Chuk lung - bird cage Bamboo, metal, copper, iron, wood, clay; made by men For smaller birds. Hung conveniently. Often carried around on walks or to tea houses to show off the occupants. Bought on a street devoted to birds, cages, bird food and related paraphernalia. Usually used by men. Probably from Canton area.
Donor:
Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Hong Kong
Culture or time period:
Cantonese
Collector:
Niloufer Hirschmann Ichaporia
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.6 Sports, Games, Amusements; Gambling and Pet Accessories