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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a cricket cage. The object has a rounded body made of dark material. The body is wider near the bottom and tapers towards the top. The base has three small legs. The top portion features a white marble-like material with a decorative edge. The lid on top is dark, with an intricate carved design on it. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The image is in black and white. The artist of the cricket cage is unknown. The title of the cricket cage is "Cricket cage".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Gourd, ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
372 × 625 px
Museum record:
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