Brisé fan with depiction of allegorical figure of Music

Central engraving possibly Francesco Bartolozzi Italian
 After Giovanni Battista Cipriani Italian

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This prettily decorated fan exemplifies the more affordable, British-made response to exquisitely fine, and considerably more expensive, hand-carved ivory fans imported from China (such as The Met's fan, 65.80.13). In this example, the ivory has been drilled to achieve its lace-like patterning. The pictorial medallions, likewise, are rather less pricy: not painted on, but instead a colored engraving pasted in place.

Brisé fan with depiction of allegorical figure of Music, Central engraving possibly Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, Florence 1728–1815 Lisbon), Pierced, gilded, and painted ivory; painted paper; printed and painted silk ribbon; glass, British

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