Ivory Cricket Cage

Datec.1900

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory

DimensionsOverall: 10.4 x 6.3 x 4.7 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Elizabeth Stewart

Object number2009.029.004

DescriptionIvory cage is a hexagonal shape with tall vertical bars, six of which are carved and decorated with squirrels, grapes(?) and leaves. There is also a carved decorative section with squirrels on the top. Two of the bars slide to form a door opening. There are small carved decorative sections on both ends of this door as well on the base and top near the opening.

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