New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Box

CultureChinese

Dateca. 1850

MediumIvory

DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 1 in. (7 x 10.5 x 2.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Rev. Moss W. Armistead

Object number87.261B

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DescriptionThe original fitted box of rectangular ivory with the top decorated with a floral and leaf border and a central cartouche with oriental figures and building. Inside fitted for each piece and covered with worn red velvet. One end of box replaced with wood.

ProvenanceGift of Rev. Moss W. Armistead, Portsmouth, VA, to the Chrysler Museum of Art, 1987.