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Bird feeder
Bird feeder

Bird feeder

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsLacquer on wood, ivory, and porcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 4 1/2 in x W. 1 3/4 in x D. 3/4 in
Credit LineGift of Roy Leventritt
Object numberB69P213L
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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This rectangular bird feeder is made of porcelain panels and lacquered wood, with ornaments of carved ivory. The lacquer surface is decorated with golden images against a black background, echoing the blue scenes on the white porcelain panels. The receptacle on the short side contained bird feed, which would be automatically fed from the tall side.