Gaming Counters in the Shapes of Fish and Flowers

China

Late 18th century

  • Titles Gaming Counters in the Shapes of Fish and Flowers (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium mother-of-pearl
  • Dimensions AFI.111.2007.1: 9 1/2 × 2 in. (24.1 × 5.1 cm) AFI.111.2007.2: 1 1/4 × 3/4 in. (3.2 × 1.9 cm) AFI.111.2007.3: 1 × 3/4 in. (2.5 × 1.9 cm) AFI.111.2007.4: 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (1.9 × 3.8 cm) AFI.111.2007.5: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) AFI.111.2007.6: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) AFI.111.2007.7: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Gift of Dr. Graham C. Boettcher in honor of Olivia Horsfall Turner, AFI.111.2007.1-.7
  • Work Type gaming counters
  • Classification Recreational Artifacts

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