Antique Chinese Copper Cricket Cage w/ Window 2.5" Chawan Some wear on the gold

Some wear on the gold helps indicate the age and authenticity

This chawan measures 5" in diameter and about 2 3/4" tall (12

In the center the Mitsubishi Mon (Three Diamonds) or Family Crest is featured

5" in diameter (24 x 11

The method of construction (wooden pin) as well as all the early industrial copper handles with exception of minor signs of past use and a nice warm aged century old patina

Antique Chinese Copper Cricket Cage w/ Window 2.5" Chawan Some wear on the goldThis is a collectible antique Chinese cricket cage with twin compartments used to house two crickets. Early to mid 20th century. A window allows viewing of the specimen. Collected in the 1960's while the previous owner lived and traveled extensively in China. It has been in storage or carefully displayed for over five decades, it has a warm patina and is in fine condition. Length = 2. 5" (6. 5cm) Width = 1. 25" (3cm) Height = 2" (5cm)