Wall Plaque with Two Boys Playing

Cleveland Museum of Art

A wall plaque depicting two boys playing. The plaque is carved from a light-colored wood or ivory and features a light green patina. The larger boy stands with his right leg slightly bent and raised. He wears a long green garment with a decorative element on the front. The garment has a wood-grain texture and features a design resembling a loop or belt at the waist. The boy's right arm is raised, with the hand curled into a fist or grasping something. His left arm wraps around a smaller boy. The smaller boy sits on the larger boy's left hip, with his left leg bent and raised. The smaller boy wears a short-sleeved garment. The background is dark at the top and gradually transitions to light gray at the bottom. The plaque by artist unknown is titled "Wall Plaque with Two Boys Playing".