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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white object with a rounded bottom that tapers outwards. The object has a small, rounded opening at the top. A white material, possibly stone or plastic, encircles the top of the object. A decorative piece sits atop this white material. The decorative piece features a design with animals and a bird. The background of the image is light gray. The object appears to be titled "Cricket cage" and by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
377 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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