Fan
1670-1720 (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt and Lady Wyatt |
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Accession number | 2260-1876 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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