Pair of Game Counters

CultureChinese
Titles
  • Pair of Game Counters
  • Pair of Card Counters
Datec. 1750–1850
Made inChina, Asia
MediumMother of pearl
Dimensions2 1/8 × 1/2 in. (5.4 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.184
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