Not currently on display at the V&A

Fan Brise

ca. 1730 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fan brisé of ivory, the sticks carved and pierced with floriated scrolls and painted with flowers and cupids in a heart-shaped gilt cartouche, green silk ribbon


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Ivory, watercolour, gold, silk
Brief description
Fan of painted, pierced ivory, c.1730, Italian; Cupids in a gilt cartouche and flowers
Physical description
Fan brisé of ivory, the sticks carved and pierced with floriated scrolls and painted with flowers and cupids in a heart-shaped gilt cartouche, green silk ribbon
Dimensions
  • Length: 8 3/8in (approx)
Measurements in imperial copied from Registered Description
Credit line
Given by Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt and Lady Wyatt
Collection
Accession number
2199-1876

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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