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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored ceramic container with a bulbous body that tapers in towards the top. The body is smooth. The top has two distinct rounded ridges and a circular indentation. The lid is round and flat with an etched design on the top. The lid sits on top of the container. The background is light-colored and even.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
421 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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