Fan

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1996.372
Date:	About 1830 Early 19th century
Material:	Mother of pearl. Inscription: M
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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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