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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored, bulbous container with a narrow top. The bulbous body of the object is relatively smooth with some specks and a few scratches. The top narrows and has a ridged edge. The top is covered with a rounded woven material resembling a mesh. The background is light-colored and featureless. The object titled "Cricket cage" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
347 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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