Fan (Guard)

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Guard of folding fan, of carved and pierced ivory and red foil, with concealed pivot.

Carved with a coat of arms which has a Maltese cross in the centre, and various Arabic inscriptions based on the Koranic sentence There is no god but God, Muhammed is the prophet of God.

The coat of arms has not been identified.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-178-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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• Event:
• 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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