Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kakelorum
Object Number:
INV.4539
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Wood, paint, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 7 3/8 x 9 3/4 in. ( 21 x 18.7 x 24.8 cm )
Description:
Carved wooden Kakelorum game with spiral marble run in shape of woman, leading to circular board with 63 depressions, each with a number, and central depression with a red spade; woman's features, jacket, and cap painted in blue, brown, and green over a yellowish ground; deep depression with (missing) cover beside figure to house a marble; 28 transparent colored mica marbles (14 clear, 14 green).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
