Whistle

Description

Whistle of porcelain with amber glaze, in the form of a reclining Li Bai: China, from the Diana Cargo, c. 1816

Museum reference

A.1995.170

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Whistle

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

c. 1816

Materials

Porcelain

Physical description

Amber-glazed porcelain

Associations

Depicted: Li Bai, 701 - 762
Merchant ship: Diana
Previous owner: Honourable East India Company