Rare Find - 19th Century 1820 to 1850 Chinese Porcelain Cricket Cage, Tao Kuang Period

Here is an 1820 to 1850 Chinese Porcelain Cricket Cage, from the Tao Kuang Period. Sides are decorated with a street scene and figures. Top decorated with flowers, coin shapes and air holes.

You will notice that the lid has been overpainted (cold painted) at one end extending the lid design, this is an old repair. There is some minor flaking of the painted area (see photos), the balance of the porcelain is in very good to excellent antique condition, no cracks or chips to the porcelain.

Measures approximately 5" long x 1 3/4" tall. Great decor piece and a fabulous gift for a collector. A terrific rare find that is priced accordingly.

Attributed to the Tao Kuang Period (also spelled Daoguang period) refers to the reign of the Daoguang Emperor, who ruled China from 1820 to 1850 during the Qing Dynasty.

Cricket keeping in China dates back over 1,000 years, becoming especially popular during the Tang (618–907)and Song (960–1279) dynasties. The tradition was associated with literati culture, emperors, and the upper class, but eventually spread across all levels of society. Crickets were admired for their chirping (song crickets) or fighting prowess (fighting crickets), and were often seen as symbols of vitality, courage, and good fortune.

Antique cricket boxes are now collectible items, valued for their craftsmanship and historical significance.

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