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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
Museum record:
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