Cricket Cage

CultureChinese

DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)

MediumIvory

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 × 1 7/8 inches (9.83 × 4.75 cm)

Credit LineGift of Betty Brace Reuland

Object numberF97-37/5 A,B

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On view

Gallery Location

Collections

East Asian Art

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DescriptionAn off-white cylindrical cricket container with lid; walls are partially pierced and decorated with images of immortals standing or sitting beneath auspicious trees and accompanied by attributes, deer, etc.

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