Carved, pierced and painted ivory sticks with tortoise thumbguard and glass rivet, leather ribbon
Dimensions:
H x W: 19 x 30.5 cm (7 1/2 x 12 in.)
Type:
costume & accessories
Brisé fan
Made in:
China
Used in:
Netherlands
Date:
1710–20
Description:
Brisé fan with ivory sticks carved à jour, decorated on obverse and reverse with birds, animals and foliage (phoenixes,mythical qilins, and peonies) in red, green, blue and gilt enamel. With a tortoiseshell thumbguard and a glass stone at the rivet, threaded with leather ribbon.
