Antique Chinese Bamboo Singing Cricket Cage Fu Lu Shou Carved Lacquered Scholarly Text 4" Text The wood then acted as

The wood then acted as an insulator to keep the box cool for transport

This image shows the arrival on earth in mortal form of the White Snake Goddess who's beauty charms even the koi fish

Depth = 6”

Fuji shrouded in mist in among trees in the foreground

Overall length: 9" (26cm)

Antique Chinese Bamboo Singing Cricket Cage Fu Lu Shou Carved Lacquered Scholarly Text 4" Text The wood then acted asAntique Chinese Bamboo Wood Cricket Cage Fu Lu Shou Carved Lacquered Scholarly Inscriptions 4 Inches A finely conceived antique Chinese cricket cage (, xshui lng) of rectangular form, constructed in bamboo and wood with a black and red lacquered finish throughout. The cage is composed of closely spaced vertical bamboo bar panels forming the ventilated sides, a hinged slatted lid that opens fully for access, four corner posts with faceted finials, and