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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
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