Unknown Chinese
Game or Card Counter

Game or Card Counter

Public Domain

Maker
CultureChinese
Titles
  • Game or Card Counter
Datemid-19th century
Probable placeChina, Asia
MediumMother-of-pearl
Dimensions2 1/4 in. length (5.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mrs. Newton Wray
Object numberB.78.66
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMrs. Newton Wray, Houston; given to MFAH, 1978.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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