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| This mother of pearl chinese gaming counter is the shuttle or elliptical shape. Some of these counters were commissioned by Europeans with numbers ranging from 1 to 1,000. According to Seymour's book, these numbered counters were made between 1780 and 1810. For most of them, the numbers were engraved into the roundel by Europeans using a burin or graver. This counter has the number "1" in the roundel on one side, with a flower on either side; and cross-hatching on the other side of the counter. The Europeans could not perform the minute background hatching which was done by the Chinese. This elliptical counter is 2-3/8 inches long and 7/8 inches tall. It is in excellent condition. |
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