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Folding fan, brise, of carved mother of pearl, and threaded with cream silk ribbon.

Carved with an M surrounded by dragons and other Chinese scenes. At the top of each stick is a sage.

This is an objet de command, a piece commissioned in China for Europe. It is a fan for good luck and good omen.

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• Online ID: 000-100-101-301-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1996.372
• Date: About 1830
  Early 19th century
  
• Material: Mother of pearl. Inscription: M
  Brise fan
  
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• What: Brise fan
  
• Subject:
• Who: Richmond Inglis Cochrane Collection
  
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• Description: Small mother of pearl brise fan carved with Chinese scenes and the initial `M`, part of the Richmond Inglis Collection: mid 19th century
  
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