The image shows a ceramic whistle by Adam Ownhouse. The whistle is a reddish-brown color with a glossy glaze. It has a cylindrical base and a short neck, then flares out to a large body that forms the shape of a bird. The body has a curved beak on the left and a tail on the right. A cream-colored circle design on the side of the body. The base and body are separated by three raised rings. Part of the base and body have a cream-colored patch where the glaze is chipped off. The background is light gray to white, with a slight shadow under the whistle.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1840–50
- Medium
- Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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