Liturgical Fan (Flabellum)

Date:
19th century, with minor elements of about 1200
Geography:
Made in Cologne (probably)
Culture:
German
Medium:
Gilt bronze, champlevé enamel, silver, semiprecious stones, glass, gems, gold filigree, cabochons
Dimensions:
Overall (Diameter): 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) Overall (Length of Handle): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification:
Metalwork
Credit Line:
The Cloisters Collection, 1947
Accession Number:
47.101.32
70011794

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