Whistle
ca. 1800-1900 (made)
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The winged lion lies recumbent, with his right paw resting on an open book. The back of the base is drawn out into a point, which is pierced with a hole running through the base, thereby forming a whistle.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Slipware |
| Brief description | Whistle in the form of the Lion of St. Mark, made in the Eusaniopoloi factory. Italian, Castelli, about 1800-1900. |
| Physical description | The winged lion lies recumbent, with his right paw resting on an open book. The back of the base is drawn out into a point, which is pierced with a hole running through the base, thereby forming a whistle. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Douglas Sladen |
| Object history | Previously in the Douglas Sladen Loan (no.25). |
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| Accession number | C.71-1955 |
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| Record created | July 16, 2008 |
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