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Fan

1670-1720 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fan of vellum painted in sepia watercolour with the Judgement of Paris on the recto and a mermaid, triton and a castle in a medallion on the verso. The sticks and guards are carved and pierced mother-of-pearl. The rivet is probably glass paste.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mother-of-pearl, vellum, sepia; carved and painted
Brief description
Fan of painted vellum with mother-of-pearl sticks and guards, 1670-1720, Italian; Judgment of Paris in grisaille
Physical description
Fan of vellum painted in sepia watercolour with the Judgement of Paris on the recto and a mermaid, triton and a castle in a medallion on the verso. The sticks and guards are carved and pierced mother-of-pearl. The rivet is probably glass paste.
Dimensions
  • Guard length: 11 1/2in (approx) (Note: Measurement taken in imperial from Registered Description)
Credit line
Given by Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt and Lady Wyatt
Collection
Accession number
2260-1876

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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