A set of three Chinese molded natural gourd cricket cages / boxes. One cage having an overall floral motif. The middle cage decorated with a bird perched in a naturalistic landscape setting. The third having mandarin figures and horses, the interior with a brass spiral cricket ladder. Carved open-work rosewood lids. Measurements, 4", 4.25" and 4.25" high. The cages rest in a fitted silk presentation case, 10.25" wide, 3-5/8" deep, 6" high (missing one red silk cup-stand).
Provenance: Ex. collection of General Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946), via his Granddaughter.