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Liturgical Fan (Flabellum)

19th century, with minor elements of about 1200
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Liturgical Fan (Flabellum)
  • Date: 19th century, with minor elements of about 1200
  • Geography: Made in Cologne (probably)
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Gilded 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)
  • Classifications: Metalwork-Bronze, Enamels-Champlevé
  • Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1947
  • Object Number: 47.101.32
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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