Object Details
Description
There are traces of vertical mould marks on the plain body of the gourd. A simple rounded ivory ring decorates the mouth of the gourd. Five small chicks surround a larger rooster at the center of the ivory lid.The surface beneath the chicks and rooster is reticulated in a circular geometric design. The eyes of the ivory chicks and rooster are inlaid with an orange-colored material.
a=gourd; b=ivory lid; c= silk pouch decorated with shou characters in gold on blue lined in green silk with drawstring.
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Date
19th century
Period
Qing dynasty
Accession Number
F1984.38.8a-c
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Container
Medium
Gourd, ivory
Dimensions
H x W: 17.1 x 7.1 cm (6 3/4 x 2 13/16 in)
Origin
China
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Data Source
National Museum of Asian Art
Topic
gourd
ivory
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)
cricket
chicken
China
Chinese Art
Robert Hatfield Ellsworth collection
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Record ID
fsg_F1984.38.8a-c