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Object Name
Game Counters
Object Number
1979-08-1
Description
18 game counters. Rectangular shaped - pierced border - on one side incised design of Asian scene of two men with houses in background, design varies slightly from counter to counter - men sometimes sitting and sometimes standing - also variations in background. Reverse side has plain circle in center with two birds and two homes around it - again design varies from counter to counter
Comment
Game counters were used in the 18th century to play the card game loo
Category
Recreational Artifacts
Date Made
late 18th century
Dimensions
1 7/16" long x 1" wide
Materials
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