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1825-1850
GUSN-28675
Painted and lacquered wooden tube-shaped box; one end slides out; painted with medallions of women, birds and flowers in white, red and green, framed in black and gilt on tan ground; red base; black lacquered interior.
fans (costume accessories)
accessories
lacquering
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Lacquered
Painted
Classical Figure
Flower
Bird
FAN BOX
Unknown
1919.227
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