Pheasant
Category
Natural History / Taxidermy
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
glass & animal
Measurements
743 x 1120 x 280 mm
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 109051
Summary
A glass display case containing a male Reeves pheasant (Syrmaticus reevesii), originating from China. The pheasant is displayed on rocks, surrounded by plants. The interior back of the case is painted as sky.
Provenance
Purchased in 1987 by the National Trust from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000).