Fan
1700-1760 (made)
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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. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Prendergast |
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| Accession number | T.84-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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