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Fan with painted paper leaf
Dutch
Late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/Technique
Paper leaf, tortoise shell; painted, gilt
Dimensions
30 cm (11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Oldham Collection
Accession Number1976.328
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionObverse: four overlapping Chinese vignettes, woman reading, man spearing animal across stream, couples inside and outside house, traveller with bundle on stick over shoulder; gilt borders; flowers and leaves surround; narrow gilt band at top. Reverse: simple chinoiserie floral motif; vine across top and bottom. Etched tortoiseshell sticks with gilt-silver details, chinoiserie motifs with figures. Mother-of-pearl rings on rivet. Condition: gilt-silver on guards much worn.