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1726-1750
GUSN-30789
Narrow carved and pierced ivory sticks; sticks on one side have central medallion of scroll and flowers, with two smaller medallions with pot of flowers and instrument; with painted vellum leaf with two idyllic scenes, one with cupid, with border of flowers; reverse is scene of ship on water (on paper) and medallion of potted flowers on sticks.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
ivory (tooth component)
kidskin
painting (coating)
Chinoiserie
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
""132"" [ must have been exhibition # ].
Unknown
Gift of William Brewster
1926.21
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