Classical Scene
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan, depicting two warriors arguing, and an old man attempting to calm them.
Painted, on mother of pearl sticks, which are carved pierced and gilded with a chariot and soldiers.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 2077
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
19th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1870
Sticks
composed of
gilt
mother-of-pearl
Leaf
composed of
paint
Accession number: M.301-2015
Primary reference Number: 204871
Sale number: 2077
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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