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Unknown Maker, German

Folding fan,

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

German

Title

Folding fan

Medium

gold leaf, ivory, Vellum, gouache

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Painted Vellum (gouache) embellished with gold leaf,
  • tortoise shell and ivory sticks

Techniques

  • Painted Vellum (gouache) embellished with gold leaf,
  • tortoise shell and ivory sticks

Dimensions

Length: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 inches)

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Livingston Hunt

Object Number

31.326

Folding fan

Beauty in Hand

The Art of the Fan

Publications

Beauty in Hand

The Art of the Fan

Exhibition History

Beauty in Hand

June 1 - August 18, 1990

Chinese Export Silver

March 8 - April 21, 1985
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