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Bird Whistle: C.178-1932

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Current Location: In storage

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Bird Whistle

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Reddish-brown, dark brown and white agate ware, moulded, pierced, and glazed

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 14.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - 1899 CE

Materials used in production

presumed Lead-glaze
red-brown, dark brown and white Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Lead-glazing
Moulding

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.178-1932
Primary reference Number: 72604

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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