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1720s
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Skin/paper leaf painted in gouache, carved and pierced ivory sticks with applied mother-of-pearl
Dimensions
Guard: 28 cm (11 in.); maximum open: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.); arc: 145°
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.202
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionObverse: Biblical scene "Accusation of Tuccia." Small animal to left is African scavenger representing evil. Dark background, decorative border with gilt details. Reverse: gilt spirals at blades, gilt and rose decorative border. Narrow gilt band at top. Carved and pierced ivory sticks with carved and pierced mother-of-pearl appliqués (some missing) and steel piqué work. Mother-of-pearl thumbpieces and buttons on rivet.
ProvenanceGift of Esther Oldham to the MFA, June 9, 1976