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Fri, Mar 20, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3376

Two Chinese Hanging Birdcages with Porcelain Feeders

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$5 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Two Chinese Hanging Birdcages with Porcelain Feeders.

Two hanging birdcages constructed with vertical wooden bars and circular frames. The larger example with carved wooden base and openwork decoration, fitted with porcelain feeder cups and interior perch elements; additional carved ornament to the lower section. The smaller cage with cinnabar lacquer base and rim, fitted with porcelain feeder cups and metal hanging hook. {Approximate dimensions: tallest height 30 inches including fittings}

Condition

General wear, surface abrasions, and minor losses consistent with age and use. Scattered wear to wood and lacquer surfaces; porcelain cups with minor wear.

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