Fan (Guard)

Guard of folding fan, of carved, pierced and gilded ivory, backed by red foil.

Carved with a figure of woman with a cherub above. A quiver of arrows is carved below amidst scrolls and leaves. A bulbous head with small brass rivet and mother of pearl washer.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-171-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1996.370
Date:	About 1750-60 Late 18th century
Material:	Ivory
Dimensions:	10.50"
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 pierced, carved and gilded ivory sticks, leaf painted with a woman led by a child on a string surmounted by an old man and figures, part of the Richmond Inglis Collection: late 18th century
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