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Fan

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Fan
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Parchment, paper, ivory, mica, silk, gold foil, mother-of-pearl, colored metal
  • Dimensions: 11 x 19 7/8 in. (27.9 x 50.5 cm)
  • Classification: Fans
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, 1963
  • Object Number: 63.90.62
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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