Toys and Games
Canton (or Guangzhou), China, Asia
1728-1730
Mother-of-pearl
Cut, Engraved, Polished
2006.0029
Object Number2006.0029 |
Game counter
Toys and Games
Gift of Ronald W. Fuchs II in honor of David Sanctuary Howard
Canton (or Guangzhou), China, Asia
1728-1730
Armorial device
Mother-of-pearl
Cut, Engraved, Polished
1.5 (Diam)
3.81 (Diam)
Text available soon.
[Book] Howard, David Sanctuary. 2003 Chinese Armorial Porcelain. 2.
• Armorial mother of pearl game counters: pp. 30-33, including p. 31, no. 11, circular Tower counter, c. 1728
[Book] Howard, David Sanctuary. 2003 Chinese Armorial Porcelain. 2.
• Cup and saucer and original manuscript order with Tower arms design: p. 142, D3, Yongzheng, c. 1730, listing punch bowls, teaware, etc.
[Book] Lu, Zhangshen. 2012 Passion for Porcelain: Masterpieces of Ceramics from the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
• Dish, circular counter and manuscript order for Chinese wares with Tower arms: p. 20, fig 4a-d