Maker: Unknown
Paper leaf folding fan, consisting of two semi-circular, pleated leaves, mounted on a wooden black lacquered handle, decorated in gold lacquer with a traditional chinese scene. Both leaves are painted with a symmetrical design of butterflies and flowers and edged with coloured feathers. Two silk tassels: green and red.
Made for the European market.
History note: Colonel Leonard C. Messel (1872-1953); Anne, Countess of Rosse (1902-92)
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
19th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1850
Leaf
composed of
feathers
( edging)
paper
paint
Handle
composed of
wood
lacquer
Tassels
composed of
silk
Guards
Height 26.6 cm
Accession number: M.379-1985
Primary reference Number: 117963
Old object number: 309
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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