{"product_id":"antique-chinese-carved-bone-hanging-singing-cricket-cage","title":"Antique Chinese Carved Bone Hanging Singing Cricket Cage","description":"\u003cb\u003eAntique Chinese Carved Bone Singing Cricket Cage - A Decorative Pavilion Design - 50.19 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTraditionally used to house a prized singing cricket\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally crafted to house a prized singing cricket, this charming two-story Chinese cricket cage reflects a centuries-old tradition in which the gentle song of a single cricket was appreciated much like a songbird or wind chime. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday it stands as a fascinating miniature work of craftsmanship and a wonderful conversation piece for collectors of Asian decorative arts. Its delicate openwork construction highlights the artisan's skill while creating an object that is both sculptural and historically significant. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe attached silk suspension cord allowed the cage to be carried or hung from a belt, sash or a scholar's robe, attached to a walking staff or hung indoors near a window where the cricket's song could be enjoyed. Much like carrying a watch fob in the Victorian era, it was a personal object that could accompany its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine a scholar strolling through a garden with this tiny cage gently swinging from his sash while a single cricket chirped softly. That image suddenly makes the object feel much more alive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional addition to any collection of Asian antiques, ethnographic art, or miniature carvings. #90\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Handcrafted from carved bone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign: Intricate openwork carving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e            Two-story cylindrical design \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e            Liftable access doors on each level \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e            Carved base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e            Braided silk suspension cord with an amber-colored bead accent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccent: Scrimshaw-style bird motif engraving along the top\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love It \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Traditional Chinese cultural art \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Intricately hand carved \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Wonderful conversation piece \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Unique collector's item \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Beautiful miniature sculpture \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurator's Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1807\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003eThe truly serious cricket keepers didn't simply catch a cricket and stick it in a cage. They often:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1973\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1852\" data-section-id=\"1dch2gw\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003e\nselected particular species,\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1892\" data-section-id=\"1ci3smr\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003e\nlistened to the quality of the chirp,\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1918\" data-section-id=\"5kzse1\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003e\nfed them special diets,\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1973\" data-section-id=\"zcp1nq\" data-start=\"1919\"\u003e\nand in some cases even kept them warm during winter.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003eTo us it may sounds unusual. To them it was no different than someone caring for a prized canary or koi fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGemstone\u003c\/b\u003e = Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e = Very Good Antique Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArt Medium\u003c\/b\u003e = Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor\u003c\/b\u003e = Off White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccentDetails1\u003c\/b\u003e = Scrimshaw - Bird Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccentDetails2\u003c\/b\u003e = Two-story cylindrical design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccentDetails3\u003c\/b\u003e = Liftable access doors on each level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccentDetails4\u003c\/b\u003e = 3\"(h) x 1.75\"(diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetail 5\u003c\/b\u003e = Braided silk suspension cord \u0026amp; bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item Number: \u003c\/b\u003e\n20758-81\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item ID: \u003c\/b\u003e\n109804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Category: \u003c\/b\u003e\nDecorative Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This item has been inspected and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist NAJA Appraiser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDiamond origin is tested using a GIA iD100 Gem Testing Device. Unless indicated otherwise, all diamonds are to be considered natural, earth-mined diamonds. All man-made, laboratory-grown, laboratory-created, or synthetic diamonds are well marked on the price tag as well as in the website description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits. All gemstone weights and measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated, colored gemstones may have commonly used clarity and color enhancing treatments per industry standards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nProspective buyers should note that all jewelry we sell is 'used' and will likely have some amount of wear, we warranty that the item will be essentially as we have described it, but no other warranties are expressed or implied, and all items are sold 'as is'.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upscale Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53466024214828,"sku":"20758-81","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7862\/1996\/files\/d55efe8074a14d2664c5eafd1b7e3650.jpg?v=1785012328","url":"https:\/\/upscaleconsignment.com\/products\/antique-chinese-carved-bone-hanging-singing-cricket-cage","provider":"Upscale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}