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Collections

Playing Cardlate 18th-19th century

Not on view
Octagonal lacquered or enameled tray with amber-yellow ground, allover scallop pattern, and repeating crimson floral motifs; burgundy rim with heavy wear
Lacquered octagonal panel with warm amber ground, depicting a crowned figure on a tiger flanked by two winged angels and a bearded figure below; painted in red, dark blue, and green with Persian script at lower left.
Title
Playing Card
Place Made
India
Date Made
late 18th-19th century
Medium
Osseous material (bone, horn, or ivory), lacquer
Dimensions
2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (5.72 x 4.45 cm)
Credit Line
Gift from the Richard and Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen Collection
Accession Number
M.2011.107.5
Classification
Lacquer
Collecting Area
Art of the Middle East: Islamic