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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object titled "Cricket cage" by the artist is described as follows: A large, gray, rounded container with a narrow top and bottom and a bulbous middle. The top has a flat, round lid. The container sits on three thin metal feet. The container and lid are made of stone or concrete. The surface of the container and lid have visible imperfections and discoloration. The background of the image is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Gourd, ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
444 × 625 px
Museum record:
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