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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bulbous ceramic container with lid; grey color; rounded body tapering to circular base; lid circular with flower design; border of curved lines encircles body just below lid; two men depicted on body, one on left with long hair in queue wearing long robe holds plant; man on right with short hair wearing short robe and hat holds stick; both men looking at each other; light background. Cricket cage by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
477 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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