Not currently on display at the V&A

Bagatelle

1970-1982 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Circular bagatelle game consisting of a purple polystyrene back and clear polystyrene top, enclosing three small steel balls and a printed card scene with three circular holes. The scene shows a cartoon elephant sat on a low chair on a tiled floor, smoking a pipe and watching television. On the television is an image of a dog dressed in clothing, apparently also holding a pipe.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Injection-moulded polystyrene; printed card; steel
Brief description
Bagatelle, elephant watching TV; card and plastic, Hong Kong, 1970-1982
Physical description
Circular bagatelle game consisting of a purple polystyrene back and clear polystyrene top, enclosing three small steel balls and a printed card scene with three circular holes. The scene shows a cartoon elephant sat on a low chair on a tiled floor, smoking a pipe and watching television. On the television is an image of a dog dressed in clothing, apparently also holding a pipe.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 5cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'HONG KONG'
Object history
Part of the Edward Castle collection.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.266-2016

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Record createdNovember 8, 2016
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