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Folding fan: M.4.1-1932

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 34 (Fan Gallery)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Fretted bone, white paste button and tubular rivet.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Width: 31.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-01) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1810 CE

Note

Probably from the Philippines, made for the European market

Components of the work

Guards composed of bone Length 17.0 cm
Sticks composed of bone

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.4.1-1932
Primary reference Number: 118521
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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