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On Display: House - Essex Room
Game counter
1770-1830
Description
Mother-of-pearl, or nacre, is strong, resilient, and iridescent material forming the inner layer of some mollusk shells. Made from the same material as pearls, it has long been prized and used in decorative items and jewelry. This game counter is made of mother-of-pearl cut and engraved to look like a fish with one side featuring two lovebirds. It is one in a group of game counters 1969.4071.001-.006.
Category
Toys and Games
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Materials
- Mother-of-pearl
Museum Object Number
1969.4071.004
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.4071.004
Object Name
Game counter
Category
Toys and Games
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Date
1770-1830
Materials
- Mother-of-pearl
Techniques
- cut
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.5 (W) x 2.125 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.27 (W) x 5.397 (L)