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Fan

1700-1760 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pleated paper fan painted in watercolour with a scene of Jupiter and Aeolus on the front, and a chinoiserie scene on the back. Pierced, carved and gilded ivory guards and sticks painted with a cartouche containing a dog and some sheep on the front, and a mother of pearl plant on the back.

Object details

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Brief description
Paper fan, 1700-1760, Italian, painted with a scene of Aeolus and Juno
Physical description
Pleated paper fan painted in watercolour with a scene of Jupiter and Aeolus on the front, and a chinoiserie scene on the back. Pierced, carved and gilded ivory guards and sticks painted with a cartouche containing a dog and some sheep on the front, and a mother of pearl plant on the back.
Dimensions
  • Length: 26.7cm (Note: converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Lady Prendergast
Collection
Accession number
T.84-1956

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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