Group of 5 Thread Winders

CultureChinese
Titles
  • Group of 5 Thread Winders
Datec. 1750–1800
Made inChina, Asia
MediumMother of pearl
Dimensions2 in. diameter (5.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. James Chillman, Jr.
Object numberB.67.15.1-.5
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
ProvenanceAcquired by Miss Ima Hogg in 1967, as gift of mrs. James Chillman, Jr.

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