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Square Bamboo Birdcage with Burl Inlay Cup

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
This delicate 19th-century birdcage was once home to the tiny pet bird of a Qing-dynasty aristocrat. The square cage is expertly crafted of thin bamboo rods and held together with waxed thread at the corners. The cage opens by a sliding side door and hangs from a simple brass hook secured to the top. Several accessories decorate the interior, including six wooden perches textured with sand or wrapped in wire for added traction. The base is elevated by corner feet. A small hardwood container with burl inlay is affixed to one side of the birdcage, potentially used for water or feed. A fantastic collector's item, we love this minimalist birdcage as a storied sculptural object or the new home for a feathered friend.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CFC452
Incollect Reference #:	802116

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	17.5 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.