Maker: Unknown
Ivory brisé fan, pierced, ribbed and carved. Showing a central shield cartouche with a carved Chinese design featuring figures, birds and a pagoda.
Made for the European market
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-1992)
Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Bought (1985-01-28) by Countess of Rosse, Anne
18th Century, Mid
Production date:
circa
AD 1760
The fan, exhibiting very early ribbing, was made in China for export; the shield was adapted from European porcelain patterns, and was then developed to take a monogram.
Guards Height 27.8 cm
Accession number: M.92-1985
Primary reference Number: 117677
Old catalogue number: DR 12/200
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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