Carving
Puzzle (uncertain)
| Object Number: | C406G |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Chinese |
| Provenience: | China |
| Period: | Qing Dynasty (uncertain) |
| Date Made: | Qing Dynasty - 1923 |
| Early Date: | 1644 |
| Late Date: | 1923 |
| Section: | Asian |
| Materials: | Ivory |
| Technique: | Carved |
| Iconography: | Men Game |
| Credit Line: | Gift of John Deaver, 1923 |
Description
Cylindrical openwork puzzle piece which fits over pegs, C406D or C406E. 1 large crack from one edge through openwork design. One of multiple pieces of an ivory carving. The bottom is a stand with a decorated edge followed by a section showing six figures two of whom are shown playing chess under a tree. Then comes a connecting piece that screws into the the center piece which is an elaborately decorated outside sphere with at least twelve more spheres inside. Then there is a second connecting piece which screws into the ball at the bottom and at the top screws into a carving of three children playing under a lotus bud.
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