Cricket Gourd
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumMoulded gourd with wood fitting and lid
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 × 2 inches (11.76 × 5.08 cm)
Credit LineGift of Fanny Pomeroy Brown
Object number41-39/2
On View
On viewGallery Location
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Collections
DescriptionSecondary molded gourd with four-character inscription shang xin le shi (taking pleasure in enjoyable things) in raised relief, on a ground with burnt design of butterflies and flowers, wood fitting and lid.ProvenanceFanny Pomeroy Brown;
Their gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1941.
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