Not currently on display at the V&A

Whistle

1800-1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Whistle in the form of a standing dog with head and tail uplifted, unglazed white earthenware with red paint on the head, back and tail.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed earthenware
Brief description
Whistle in the form of a dog, unglazed earthenware, Egypt (Cairo), 1800-1900
Physical description
Whistle in the form of a standing dog with head and tail uplifted, unglazed white earthenware with red paint on the head, back and tail.
Dimensions
  • Length: 10.5cm
  • Height: 6.5cm
Credit line
Given by Mr H Bauerman FGS
Object history
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
4275A-1901

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Record createdApril 14, 2009
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