Solitaire Game

1770–1800

Not on view

This solitaire game was made either in India or China for export to the western market. It has recently been suggested that the game is probably of Indian origin, as the border around the game board resembles one found on ivory fan mounts of Indian manufacture.

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Title: Solitaire Game
Date: 1770–1800
Geography: Possibly made in India; Possibly made in China
Medium: Ivory
Dimensions: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
Object Number: 62.18.2
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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