DepartmentEurope

Horse Whistle

NameWhistle

DateCA 1960, STAFF

Place madeRUSSIA, U.S.S.R., Russia, Europe

MediumCeramic, Tempera Paint, Gold Leaf

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/8 x 1 x 2 3/16 in. (5.4 x 2.5 x 5.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1980.57.246.

Object numberA.1980.57.246

DescriptionHand-built ceramic whistle in the shape of a horse. It is slip-coated with a white chalk substance and painted with tempera paints. There is gold leaf on the red horns, gold and red circle and ring motifs. 2 front legs and pointed end which is mouthpiece of whistle.