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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of 'Cricket cage' by Unknown. The object has a bulbous body with a narrower top and bottom. The bottom half is black, made of ceramic or similar material. It has three thin metal legs. The top half is white with a rounded lip. A carved jade or stone piece sits on top. The carved piece depicts an animal under a tree with leaves and berries. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, ivory, jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
308 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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