Fan of pierced ivory

Accession number 51.305

Unique identifier MNY134617

Description Folding fan of carved and pierced Canton ivory; each stick with animal in low relief at top; main field carved with stylized floral vines; garlanded shield-shaped cartouche at center, flanked by two elliptical medallions enclosing Chinese landscapes with architectural elements; guards carved in deep relief with trellis and climbing flowers. Paste stone at rivet; white silk ribbon.

Dated 1785-1800

Object Type fan (costume accessory)

Medium ivory (tooth component), ribbon (material), silk (textile), stone (worked rock)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 12.1 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 30.8 cm at 300dpi

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