Cricket Cage
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumGourd, ivory, and wood
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/8 inches (11.75 cm)
Credit LineGift of Betty Brace Reuland
Object numberF97-37/12
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DescriptionA mold-grown gourd cricket cage of standard sabot shape. Mold-grown low relief decorations depict a Ch'i-lin with ling-chih trees and a phoenix.
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