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Classical Scene: M.301-2015

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Classical Scene

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 2077

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1870

Components of the work

Sticks composed of gilt mother-of-pearl
Leaf composed of paint

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.301-2015
Primary reference Number: 204871
Sale number: 2077
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 29 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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