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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a dark metal cricket cage with a handle on top. The cage has a rounded top and a tapered bottom. A braided cord forms the handle which is attached to the top. The object has a reflective surface with visible scratches and marks. A thin metal band encircles the bottom and the object sits on three thin metal legs. The background is a plain white wall. The title of the image is "Cricket cage".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Gourd, wood
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
273 × 625 px
Museum record:
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