Fan (Detail)

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Sticks of folding fan of carved and pierced ivory.

Central panel showing an elaborate coat of arms with crown and mantling, trophies of war and a helm above the shield.

The coat of arms has not been identified.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-176-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1996.371
• Date: About 1860-70
  Mid 19th century
  
• Material: Ivory. Inscription: Ano 1123
  Fan
  ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
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• What: Fan
  ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Subject: European Costume : female costume : accessories
  
• Who: Richmond Inglis Cochrane Collection
  St Louis of France
  
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• Description: Fan of ivory sticks carved with coats of arms and Arabic writing, painted leaf with a King speaking to knights, on reverse an angel and banner, part of the Richmond Inglis Collection: mid 19th century
  
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