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1890-1900
GUSN-54812
Sandalwood sticks and guards with open work carving, and pierced under leaf; sheer white silk leaf embroidered with dragon and stork in multicolors; mother of pearl washer; two white cords and tassels.
fans (equipment)
accessories
carving (processes)
embroidering
openwork
piercing
sandalwood (wood)
silk (textile)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
stork
Sandalwood
Silk
Embroidered
Carved
Pierced
Dragon
Stork
Open Work
FAN
Unknown
1948.58
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