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China
Puzzle ball nineteenth century
Ivory | 11.0 x 11.0 x 11.0 cm (excluding suspension chain) | RCIN 83778
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Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball comprising ten concentric balls, all cut from a single ivory block; carved diaper work ornamentation, with figures and animals on outer ball. Hangs from an ivory loop chain with a crimson tassel hanging from the base. With gold-coloured rectangular provenance label from the early twentieth century.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria.
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Creator(s)
(nationality)(restorer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Ivory
Measurements
11.0 x 11.0 x 11.0 cm (excluding suspension chain)
37.5 x 11.0 x 11.0 cm (including suspension chain)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
China
