Brisé fan, with representations of pastoral scenes flanking Venus and Cupid

Chinese, for British market

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This brisé fan- composed purely of individual ivory sticks, without a solid parchment, paper or fabric leaf- is a very fine example of Chinese carving. Particularly sought after in Europe, beautifully worked ivory mounts like these were sent from China with blank medallions, which could be customized with painted vignettes once they arrived in Europe.

Brisé fan, with representations of pastoral scenes flanking Venus and Cupid, Pierced, carved, painted, and gilded ivory; mother-of-pearl; leather ribbon, Chinese, for British market

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Brisé fan, with representations of pastoral scenes flanking Venus and Cupid, Pierced, carved, painted, and gilded ivory; mother-of-pearl; leather ribbon, Chinese, for British market
Brisé fan, with representations of pastoral scenes flanking Venus and Cupid, Pierced, carved, painted, and gilded ivory; mother-of-pearl; leather ribbon, Chinese, for British market

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