Fan (Reverse)

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Reverse of folding fan of carved and pierced ivory.

Carved with a central medallion of Chinese scene probably the nine immortals, and dragons, with other scenes surrounding it. The sages are carved at the top of each stick.

Carved with scenes of good luck and good omens.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-179-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1996.372
• Date: About 1830
  Early 19th century
  
• Material: Mother of pearl. Inscription: M
  Brise fan
  
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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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