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One of a pair of hand-held fans consisting of round, wooden body with scalloped edges and carved ivory handle. The fan body is black lacquer and hand-painted, primarily in gold, with floral bouquet incorporating mother-of-pearl. The edge of the fan is inlaid with small pieces of mother-of-pearl.
fans (costume accessories)
wood (plant material)
lacquer (coating)
mother of pearl
ivory (tooth component)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
14 3/4 x 9 (HxW) (inches)
1972.231A
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