[Bird’s Nest]
Bird’s Nest, late Qing Dynasty, box height 13 cm, diameter 22 cm
This bird’s nest is a tribute. It is placed in a round box. The bird’s nest is in a neat shape and is the best product in the bird’s nest. The red paint round box is exquisitely made, with the design of five bats holding longevity in gold on it
Bird’s Nest is a nest built by several swallows of the genus Swift of the family Swift, which is composed of saliva, or fluffy feathers mixed with saliva, or fibrous algae, soft plant fiber mixed with saliva condensed in cliffs and other places. It is distributed in India, Malay Islands, Guangdong and Hainan Island of China. Bird’s Nest is a superior food supplement. Traditional Chinese medicine says it has the function of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, nourishing qi and tonifying the middle, and can treat diseases such as asthenia, cough and hemoptysis. The bird’s nest in the Qing Dynasty comes from a large amount of local tribute. It is often eaten with dishes, and is often served as a platter base or bird’s nest soup
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