199 gaming counters, 122 white, and 97 red. Found inside a five-sided lidded box compartment, belonging to a lacquered gaming box. For the box base and lid to which these counters belong, see [1992.8.3 .9

Collection type: Object
Description: 199 gaming counters, 122 white, and 97 red. Found inside a five-sided lidded box compartment, belonging to a lacquered gaming box. For the box base and lid to which these counters belong, see [1992.8.3 .9 - 10]. [CW [OPS Move] 22/3/2017]
Long description: Ornately lacquered box with four gold feet. The box contains seven lacquered boxes containing packs of cards, red and white counters, cowrie shells, and smaller shells. The box also contains twelve rectangular dishes. All dishes and boxes are intricately lacquered and are obviously a set.
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan; United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Matilda Hayes Mills
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1992
Date collected: By 1992
Acquisition information: Donated: 1992
Materials and processes: Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Pigment, Process Stained
Dimensions: Diameter: max 25 mm Largest counter, Height: max 1 mm Largest counter
Object numbers: Accession number: 1992.8.3.32 Other numbers: 2