Chinese Antique Carved Mother of Pearl Gaming Token burlap covered book But this one needed to

But this one needed to be had

in good used condition

and there are still a couple of nails on the back side to help hold them in place

Whatever the case

Chinese Antique Carved Mother of Pearl Gaming Token burlap covered book But this one needed toSuch a wonderful little curiosity, which I'd treat as a talisman, perhaps carrying around and pulling out when in need of a little extra good luck. This is a really nice one, made of mother of pearl and very finely hand carved with different scenes on either side, plus a decorative border of flowers and vines and corresponding carved edge. These sorts of gaming counters were made by Chinese artisans in the 18th and early 19th centuries, typically