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Cricket cage

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cricket cage by Bernard Leach. A bulbous, dark-colored ceramic vessel with a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the top. A white, circular rim around the top with visible signs of wear and tear. The vessel sits on a metal stand with three curved legs. The lid is not present but there is a white ring on top.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gourd, ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
526 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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