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1834-1867
GUSN-39479
Sandalwood sticks and guards, densely carved with flowers and Oriental figures; wide, short paper leaf, hand-painted (probably gouache and watercolor), one side depicting the Emperor and his court, reverse the Empress and her court; faced of appliqued ivory, robes of appliqued silk; primarily blue, green and red; mother of pearl washer; brass ring.
fans (equipment)
accessories
appliqué (technique)
paint (coating)
hand-painted
ivory (tooth component)
paper (fiber product)
sandalwood (wood)
silk (textile)
Fan, Hand
Fan, Hand
Unknown
Gift of Miss Emily W. McKibbin
1937.1313
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