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The Homes of Chinese Songbirds
Bird-keeping was a popular pastime throughout the Qing dynasty and inspired its own material culture of beautiful cages and fine accessories. Carried around from place to place, luxurious songbird cages were as much an accessory as they were a functional object.
Materials, Porcelain
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W: 9.75" D: 6.0" H: 6.25"
Materials, Porcelain
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W: 5.25" D: 2.5" H: 6.0"
Materials, Ceramic, Glaze
China
W: 4.0" D: 4.25" H: 4.75"
Materials, Glass
China
W: 2.5" D: 1.25" H: 2.75"
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