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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored, rounded vessel with a narrow base and three legs; bulbous middle section; top section features two concentric white circular pieces; top piece carved with abstract shapes; resembles a cricket cage by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Gourd, ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
379 × 624 px
Museum record:
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