'Oracle'
Maker: Cock, J. & W.
Folding fan. Depicting a wheel of fortune, and winged figures in clouds holding a scroll inscribed 'Oracle'. The reserves with lists of planets, questions and explanations within cartouche forms. The reverse with columns of sayings and queries, each surmounted by a god or goddess.
Hand coloured etching and engraving, on pierced bone sticks.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 232
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:
AD 1784-03-31
Sticks
composed of
bone
Leaf
Accession number: M.396-2015
Primary reference Number: 204968
Sale number: 232
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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