Biblical Scene
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan, with a biblical scene. Depicting Christ disputing with the doctors.
Paper leaf with hand coloured etching, decorated with silver spangles. On shaped ivory sticks, the guards decorated with metal cloute work.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 965
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1740
Leaf
composed of
paper
spangles
Guards
composed of
metal
Sticks
composed of
ivory
Accession number: M.254-2015
Primary reference Number: 204819
Sale number: 965
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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