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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cricket cage by Unknown. A black and white photograph of a ceramic object. The object is bulbous with a narrow base and wider mouth. A ribbed pattern encircles the top. A dragon design encircles the middle. The base has a geometric pattern. A narrow ring supports the object on three legs. A removable lid tops the object.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, wood
Culture
China
Dimensions
352 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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