Cricket Cage with Incised Decoration

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Period: Qianlong period, 1736–1795
Date: mid- to late 18th century
Material: Molded gourd with incised decoration, ivory and tortoiseshell
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Ivories, recreational objects, wood
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Credit Line: Spink Asian Art Collection, Bequest of Edith J. and C. C. Johnson Spink
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 188:2014a,b

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