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Wall Plaque with Two Boys Playing

1700s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644-1911)
Medium
ivory with traces of polychrome
Measurements
Overall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holden 1977.65
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Not on view
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A vertically oriented ivory plaque depicts two boys facing our left. One child sits on the other's shoulders, arms raised and mouth open. Below, the second boy tilts back his head, grasping his companion's legs. Both wear layered robes with traces of green and brown pigment over the cream ivory. Prominent vertical grain lines striate the material throughout. To our right, two carved fish hang from a cord at the waist.

Wall Plaque with Two Boys Playing

1700s

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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