Fan
1700-1750 (made)
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Pleated paper fan painted in watercolour with the 'Rape of Persephone' (Persephone's abduction by Hades) on the front, and a coastal scene of a lighthouse and ships on the back. Pierced and carved ivory sticks and guards with applied mother of pearl decoration of figures, landscapes, scroll-work, and flowers.
Object details
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| Brief description | Paper fan, 1700-1750, Italian, painted with the 'Rape of Persephone' |
| Physical description | Pleated paper fan painted in watercolour with the 'Rape of Persephone' (Persephone's abduction by Hades) on the front, and a coastal scene of a lighthouse and ships on the back. Pierced and carved ivory sticks and guards with applied mother of pearl decoration of figures, landscapes, scroll-work, and flowers. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Prendergast |
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| Accession number | T.83-1956 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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