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Puzzle ball with nine concentric spheres

19th century

Object PlaceChina

Medium/TechniqueCarved ivory with openwork

DimensionsD. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Overall length 52.5 cm (20 11/16 in.)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Henry P. Sturgis

Accession number92.2633

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ClassificationsDecorative arts

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Asia

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