Minneapolis Institute of Art

Cricket Box

China

Date

18th century

Medium

Hung-mu hardwood

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

This unusual container is crafted in the general shape of a lotus pod with stylized petals on the side. The removable lid is carved with small, round openings which acted as air vents for the crickets that were kept within. Gourd and wooden cricket containers were generally used during the cooler months. China, Asia

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