QH00022 Chinese Drum & Domino Toggle, an eight sided drum form faced in ivory overall and decorated with a complete set of 32 Chinese dominoes on the eight sides by small circular carving, divided with brass uprights (some missing, the tympanum and nail head simulated bosses decoration inlaid with wood (some inlay missing) pierced with a wire for cord attachment through the body at the side. Minor losses and signs of use and wear otherwise fine condition. 1” High.
18th Century
$460

For a similar piece see: Duda, Margaret, "Chinese Toggles as Counterweights and Charms", Arts of Asia, Sep/Oct ‘04, p. 89, #15S.