Cricket cage
Dark ceramic cricket cage by Menche. The cricket cage is bulbous with a narrow waist and fluted top. The base is supported on a 3-legged metal stand. The body of the cage is decorated with relief carvings of people amongst foliage. A lid with five circular white inlays sits on top.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th–19th century
- Medium:
- Gourd, ivory, wood
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 351 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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