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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ceramic cricket cage with three legs, rounded body that curves inward at the top; white rim around opening; domed lid with raised ornamental design on top; by artist He Chong.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Gourd, jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
452 × 625 px
Museum record:
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