13 China Trade MOP Engraved Fish Game Counters c 1800

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13 China Trade MOP Engraved Fish Game Counters c 1800

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SIZE
2 - 2 3/8 inches

DESCRIPTION
China trade with various finely executed engravings. These were used for scoring and bidding in card games such as Ombre, Quadrille and Pope Joan. The trade in mother of pearl gaming counters continued until around 1840, when whist (scored with peg) became popular.

CONDITION
Good. See photos.


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