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Brisé Fan

This is a Brisé fan. It is dated 1780–1800 and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is carved, pierced and painted ivory sticks, silk ribbon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

  • Brisé Fan (China)
  • carved ivory sticks, silk ribbon, glass stone .
  • Gift of Anonymous Donor.
  • 1952-161-225-a

Its dimensions are

H x W (open): 24.1 x 33 cm (9 1/2 x 13 in.)

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Brisé Fan; carved, pierced and painted ivory sticks, silk ribbon; H x W (open): 24.1 x 33 cm (9 1/2 x 13 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-22-113

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