Figurines

Dateca. 1888

Terms

Figurines
Bone
Silk Fiber
San Francisco

Dimensions20.31 cm (8 in.)

Markings"Carved Chinese Ornamental Curio/ bought in Chinatown 1888 as a gift to Mrs. Eliza barrett of Concord, Mass. by her niece Mary Leighton." "Chinese Carved Curio/ Three carved balls, one inside of the other. Bought in Chinatown in San Francisco, California in 1888 by the donor Mary Leighton."

Credit LineGift of Miss Mary Leighton, in memory of Mrs. Eliza Leighton Barrett (1938)

Object numberPER1858

DescriptionChinese "curio" or figurine.Carved bone, ornamental design consists of a fish, 4 chain links, a seated figure and a filigree ball, with four filigree balls inside, each within the other, a flower ornament and a purple silk tassel. In pasteboard box with a paper label, Chinese character (chop) marks, possibly from the maker.