Chinese wooden cricket cage of rectangular form with gently curved front and back, featuring closely spaced vertical wooden bars set between a solid base and slightly overhanging top. Constructed of dark-stained wood with a rich aged patina, the cage is fitted with a carved central wooden mount and circular brass carrying ring. A small access opening is incorporated into the lower front. Traditionally used in China to house prized crickets, which were kept for their songs and, in some instances, for cricket fighting. The cage reflects the longstanding Chinese tradition of cricket keeping as a popular pastime and symbol of good fortune.
