Fan (Guard)

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Guard of folding fan, of carved and pierced ivory, with red foil backing and a red paste head to the rivet of 19th century date.

Carved with a seated woman at the top, the rest with scrolls and foliage. The head is bulbous.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-156-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1996.364
• Date: About 1750-60
  Early 19th century
  
• Material: Ivory
  Fan
  ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Dimensions: 11.50"
  
• What: Fan
  ICOM Number: F 8.3
  
• Subject: European Costume : female costume : accessories
  
• Who: Richmond Inglis Cochrane Collection
  
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• Description: Fan with carved and pierced ivory sticks, leaf painted with cherubs discovering a shepherd, the reverse with Chinoiserie figures, part of the Richmond Inglis Collection: early 19th century
  
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