Fan
ca. 1760 (made)
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Fan with a vellum leaf painted with watercolours in medallions of landscapes, figures in a pastoral scene and cupids, the background with flowers. The sticks and guards are ivory, carved, pierced, painted and gilt. The rivet is probably clear glass paste.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Vellum, ivory, watercolour, gold; hand-carved, painting, gilding |
| Brief description | Fan with vellum leaf and carved ivory sticks and guards, c.1760, British; Painted with watercolours in pastoral landscapes, cupids, flowers |
| Physical description | Fan with a vellum leaf painted with watercolours in medallions of landscapes, figures in a pastoral scene and cupids, the background with flowers. The sticks and guards are ivory, carved, pierced, painted and gilt. The rivet is probably clear glass paste. |
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| Credit line | Given by Sir Matthew Digby Wyatt and Lady Wyatt |
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| Accession number | 2231-1876 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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