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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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