Antique Chinese Copper Cricket Cage w/ Window 2.5" Chawan Sometimes called the “spiky frog”

Sometimes called the “spiky frog” in English

This bowl measures 4 1/2" in diameter by 2" tall with the lid (11

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

1937 by the great Japanese artist Koitsu Tsuchiya (1879 to 1949)

Antique Chinese Copper Cricket Cage w/ Window 2.5" Chawan Sometimes called the “spiky frog”This 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)