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This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Set of Gaming Counters

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Set of 66 circular gaming counters, made from bone and stained yellow.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Counters
  • Counters
Materials and techniques
Stained bone
Brief description
66 yellow bone gaming counters
Physical description
Set of 66 circular gaming counters, made from bone and stained yellow.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 18mm (each)
Credit line
Given by Mrs. J. Woledge
Object history
Given by Mrs. J. Woledge [88/1459]. On entry to the museum it was noted that the condition was 'good, although some are slightly stained with red dye.'
Collection
Accession number
MISC.54-1991

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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