Puzzle

C649.17

From: China | Guangzhou

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number C649.17
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Guangzhou
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made ca. 1866
Section Asian
Materials Ivory
Description

Nine rods and strings puzzle. The object is to tangle the strings and then untangle them. They can also be used as a braiding tool by twisted them in different configurations.

Credit Line Gift of Elizabeth W. Bonsall and Mary W. Bonsall, 1927

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