Antique Chinese Cricket Cage w/ Twin Compartments Window 4" Blade It is by the great

It is by the great Japanese artist Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (1839 to 1892)

The method of construction as well as the bronze work on this chest help date it to the mid to late 19th century

it remains in fine condition

Markings = Signature 泉九飲 (Izumikuin)

This Kenzan is in a traditional coin shaped pattern

Antique Chinese Cricket Cage w/ Twin Compartments Window 4" Blade It is by the greatThis 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 = 4" (10cm) Width = 1. 5" (4cm) Height = 3" (7. 5cm)