Collection Highlights
Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dragon-shaped whistle
Object name
Dragon-shaped whistle
Date
ca. 1850-1900
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 3 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Molded porcelain dragon-shaped whistle; clear glaze and remains of red, yellow, and blue enamel overglaze; tail function as a mouthpiece.
Object Number
INV.9328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.