Folding fan of carved and pierced ivory

Accession number 57.41

Unique identifier MNY146594

Description Canton ivory sticks pierced with delicate and dense symmetrical pattern of floral branches with birds and butterflies surrounding central shield-shaped cartouche with the initials KR; deeply carved guards with trellis and floral vine; metal rivet with ivory button. Cream silk ribbon, broken.

Dated 1785-1815

Inscription / technical details "KR"

Object Type fan (costume accessory)

Medium ivory (tooth component), ribbon (material), silk (textile)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 12.4 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 31.6 cm at 300dpi

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